How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Eoghain Uí Thuairisc?

Gaelscoil Eoghain Uí Thuairisc has 444 pupils: 228 boys and 216 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Gaelscoil Eoghain Uí Thuairisc a mixed school?

Yes. Gaelscoil Eoghain Uí Thuairisc takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Eoghain Uí Thuairisc?

Gaelscoil Eoghain Uí Thuairisc has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Gaelscoil Eoghain Uí Thuairisc teach through Irish?

Yes. Gaelscoil Eoghain Uí Thuairisc is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.

Is Gaelscoil Eoghain Uí Thuairisc a DEIS school?

No. Gaelscoil Eoghain Uí Thuairisc is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Gaelscoil Eoghain Uí Thuairisc's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Eoghain Uí Thuairisc's roll number, 19811S, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Eoghain Uí Thuairisc?

The closest is SN Muire Gan Smal. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Gaelscoil Eoghain Uí Thuairisc

Ceatharlach, Co. Carlow

444 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-medium

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At a glance

Gaelscoil Eoghain Uí Thuairisc is a primary school in Ceatharlach, Co. Carlow (Eircode R93 PX92). Ruth Ní Chearbhalláin is the principal of Gaelscoil Eoghain Uí Thuairisc, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 444
Boys and girls: Mixed · 228 boys, 216 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19811S

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is Gaelscoil Eoghain Uí Thuairisc?: Gaelscoil Eoghain Uí Thuairisc is a primary school in Ceatharlach, Co. Carlow (Eircode R93 PX92).
Who is the principal of Gaelscoil Eoghain Uí Thuairisc?: Ruth Ní Chearbhalláin is the principal of Gaelscoil Eoghain Uí Thuairisc, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Eoghain Uí Thuairisc?: Gaelscoil Eoghain Uí Thuairisc has 444 pupils: 228 boys and 216 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Gaelscoil Eoghain Uí Thuairisc a mixed school?: Yes. Gaelscoil Eoghain Uí Thuairisc takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Eoghain Uí Thuairisc?: Gaelscoil Eoghain Uí Thuairisc has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Gaelscoil Eoghain Uí Thuairisc teach through Irish?: Yes. Gaelscoil Eoghain Uí Thuairisc is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Gaelscoil Eoghain Uí Thuairisc a DEIS school?: No. Gaelscoil Eoghain Uí Thuairisc is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Gaelscoil Eoghain Uí Thuairisc's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Eoghain Uí Thuairisc's roll number, 19811S, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Eoghain Uí Thuairisc?: The closest is SN Muire Gan Smal. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Gaelscoil Eoghain Uí Thuairisc compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Gaelscoil Eoghain Uí ThuairiscThis school		444	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
SN Muire Gan SmalCarlow	1.2 km	345	Girls	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil Nais Iosef NaofaSt. Joseph's Road	1.3 km	111	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	Yes
SN CeatharlachCarlow	1.4 km	137	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Bishop Foley Memorial School Boys Snr SchStation Road	1.5 km	165	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
St Laserians Special ScCarlow	1.7 km	146	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Holy Family National SchoolCarlow	about 2.0 km	592	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Garrán na Fuinseoige
Ceatharlach
R93PX92

Principal: Ruth Ní Chearbhalláin on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 059 913 1634
Email: [email protected]
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Next school holidays

In 8 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 9 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
In 18 weeksFebruary mid-term breakThu, 18 February to Fri 19 February 2027

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