How many pupils go to Gaelscoil ui Riada?

Gaelscoil ui Riada has 254 pupils: 134 boys and 120 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Gaelscoil ui Riada a mixed school?

Yes. Gaelscoil ui Riada takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Gaelscoil ui Riada?

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

Does Gaelscoil ui Riada teach through Irish?

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

Is Gaelscoil ui Riada a DEIS school?

No. Gaelscoil ui Riada is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Gaelscoil ui Riada's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil ui Riada's roll number, 19852J, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil ui Riada?

The closest is Cork University Hos School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Gaelscoil ui Riada

Corcaigh, Co. Cork

254 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-medium

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At a glance

Gaelscoil ui Riada is a primary school in Corcaigh, Co. Cork (Eircode T12 D596). Breanndán Ó Gréilligh is the principal of Gaelscoil ui Riada, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 254
Boys and girls: Mixed · 134 boys, 120 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19852J

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 ui Riada?: Gaelscoil ui Riada is a primary school in Corcaigh, Co. Cork (Eircode T12 D596).
Who is the principal of Gaelscoil ui Riada?: Breanndán Ó Gréilligh is the principal of Gaelscoil ui Riada, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Gaelscoil ui Riada?: Gaelscoil ui Riada has 254 pupils: 134 boys and 120 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Gaelscoil ui Riada a mixed school?: Yes. Gaelscoil ui Riada takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Gaelscoil ui Riada?: Gaelscoil ui Riada has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Gaelscoil ui Riada teach through Irish?: Yes. Gaelscoil ui Riada is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Gaelscoil ui Riada a DEIS school?: No. Gaelscoil ui Riada is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Gaelscoil ui Riada's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil ui Riada's roll number, 19852J, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil ui Riada?: The closest is Cork University Hos School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Gaelscoil ui Riada compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Gaelscoil ui RiadaThis school		254	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Cork University Hos SchoolCork	400 m	17	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
Scoil Naomh CaitrionaCork	800 m	414	Girls	Catholic	No	No
St Killians Special SchoolCork	1.0 km	106	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
S N an Spioraid Naomh CCork	1.1 km	258	Girls	Catholic	No	No
Scoil an Spioraid Naomh (Boys)Cork	1.1 km	398	Boys	Catholic	No	No
SN Athair Maitiu CTogher	1.2 km	252	Girls	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Bealach an Cháirdinéil
Wilton
Corcaigh
T12D596

Principal: Breanndán Ó Gréilligh on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 021 434 2027
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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