How many pupils go to Gael Sc Mhichil Chiosog?

Gael Sc Mhichil Chiosog has 451 pupils: 208 boys and 243 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Gael Sc Mhichil Chiosog a mixed school?

Yes. Gael Sc Mhichil Chiosog takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Gael Sc Mhichil Chiosog?

Gael Sc Mhichil Chiosog has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Gael Sc Mhichil Chiosog teach through Irish?

Yes. Gael Sc Mhichil Chiosog is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.

Is Gael Sc Mhichil Chiosog a DEIS school?

No. Gael Sc Mhichil Chiosog is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Gael Sc Mhichil Chiosog's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gael Sc Mhichil Chiosog's roll number, 19838P, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Gael Sc Mhichil Chiosog?

The closest is St Clares Special Sch. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Gael Sc Mhichil Chiosog

Inis, Co. Clare

451 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-medium

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At a glance

Gael Sc Mhichil Chiosog is a primary school in Inis, Co. Clare (Eircode V95 DW35). Dónal Ó hAiniféin is the principal of Gael Sc Mhichil Chiosog, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 451
Boys and girls: Mixed · 208 boys, 243 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19838P

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 Gael Sc Mhichil Chiosog?: Gael Sc Mhichil Chiosog is a primary school in Inis, Co. Clare (Eircode V95 DW35).
Who is the principal of Gael Sc Mhichil Chiosog?: Dónal Ó hAiniféin is the principal of Gael Sc Mhichil Chiosog, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Gael Sc Mhichil Chiosog?: Gael Sc Mhichil Chiosog has 451 pupils: 208 boys and 243 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Gael Sc Mhichil Chiosog a mixed school?: Yes. Gael Sc Mhichil Chiosog takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Gael Sc Mhichil Chiosog?: Gael Sc Mhichil Chiosog has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Gael Sc Mhichil Chiosog teach through Irish?: Yes. Gael Sc Mhichil Chiosog is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Gael Sc Mhichil Chiosog a DEIS school?: No. Gael Sc Mhichil Chiosog is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Gael Sc Mhichil Chiosog's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gael Sc Mhichil Chiosog's roll number, 19838P, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Gael Sc Mhichil Chiosog?: The closest is St Clares Special Sch. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Gael Sc Mhichil Chiosog compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Gael Sc Mhichil ChiosogThis school		451	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
St Clares Special SchEnnis	200 m	107	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Ennis Educate Together NSEnnis	400 m	144	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	Yes
St Annes S SEnnis	400 m	142	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Bunscoil na mBraithreEnnis	900 m	643	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Chriost RiEnnis	1.2 km	226	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Holy Family Junior SchoolEnnis	1.5 km	167	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Bóthar an Ghoirt
Inis
Co. an Chláir
V95DW35

Principal: Dónal Ó hAiniféin on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 065 682 1220
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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