How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Chorain,?

Gaelscoil Chorain, has 261 pupils: 131 boys and 130 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Gaelscoil Chorain, a mixed school?

Yes. Gaelscoil Chorain, takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Chorain,?

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

Does Gaelscoil Chorain, teach through Irish?

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

Is Gaelscoil Chorain, a DEIS school?

No. Gaelscoil Chorain, is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Gaelscoil Chorain,'s inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Chorain,'s roll number, 19833F, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Chorain,?

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

Gaelscoil Chorain,

Eochaill, Co. Cork

261 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-medium

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At a glance

Gaelscoil Chorain, is a primary school in Eochaill, Co. Cork (Eircode P36 N263). Caitríona Ní Riada is the principal of Gaelscoil Chorain,, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 261
Boys and girls: Mixed · 131 boys, 130 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19833F

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 Chorain,?: Gaelscoil Chorain, is a primary school in Eochaill, Co. Cork (Eircode P36 N263).
Who is the principal of Gaelscoil Chorain,?: Caitríona Ní Riada is the principal of Gaelscoil Chorain,, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Chorain,?: Gaelscoil Chorain, has 261 pupils: 131 boys and 130 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Gaelscoil Chorain, a mixed school?: Yes. Gaelscoil Chorain, takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Chorain,?: Gaelscoil Chorain, has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Gaelscoil Chorain, teach through Irish?: Yes. Gaelscoil Chorain, is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Gaelscoil Chorain, a DEIS school?: No. Gaelscoil Chorain, is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Gaelscoil Chorain,'s inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Chorain,'s roll number, 19833F, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Chorain,?: The closest is Bun Scoil Muire. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Gaelscoil Chorain, compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Gaelscoil Chorain,This school		261	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Bun Scoil MuireYoughal	300 m	487	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
South Abbey NSYoughal	600 m	190	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	Yes
SN Naomh ParthalanNr Youghal	3.0 km	53	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Clonpriest NSYoughal	5.9 km	140	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Kyle NSYoughal	6.9 km	50	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
SN an Chlais MhorClashmore	7.0 km	76	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Sráid na Trá
Eochaill
Co. Chorcaí
P36N263

Principal: Caitríona Ní Riada on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 024 93547
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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