How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Osrai?

Gaelscoil Osrai has 438 pupils: 207 boys and 231 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Gaelscoil Osrai a mixed school?

Yes. Gaelscoil Osrai takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Osrai?

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

Does Gaelscoil Osrai teach through Irish?

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

Is Gaelscoil Osrai a DEIS school?

No. Gaelscoil Osrai is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Gaelscoil Osrai's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Osrai's roll number, 19856R, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Osrai?

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

Gaelscoil Osrai

Cill Chainnigh, Co. Kilkenny

438 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-medium

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At a glance

Gaelscoil Osrai is a primary school in Cill Chainnigh, Co. Kilkenny (Eircode R95 AT85). Siobhán Ní Chorcora is the principal of Gaelscoil Osrai, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 438
Boys and girls: Mixed · 207 boys, 231 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19856R

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 Osrai?: Gaelscoil Osrai is a primary school in Cill Chainnigh, Co. Kilkenny (Eircode R95 AT85).
Who is the principal of Gaelscoil Osrai?: Siobhán Ní Chorcora is the principal of Gaelscoil Osrai, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Osrai?: Gaelscoil Osrai has 438 pupils: 207 boys and 231 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Gaelscoil Osrai a mixed school?: Yes. Gaelscoil Osrai takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Osrai?: Gaelscoil Osrai has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Gaelscoil Osrai teach through Irish?: Yes. Gaelscoil Osrai is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Gaelscoil Osrai a DEIS school?: No. Gaelscoil Osrai is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Gaelscoil Osrai's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Osrai's roll number, 19856R, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Osrai?: The closest is Kilkenny School Project. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Gaelscoil Osrai compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Gaelscoil OsraiThis school		438	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Kilkenny School ProjectKilkenny	400 m	236	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
SN Padraig NaofaKilkenny	800 m	331	Boys	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Naomh Eoin DeaKilkenny	900 m	330	Girls	Catholic	No	No
St Patricks Special SchoolKilkenny	1.2 km	91	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
School of the Holy Spirit Special SchoolKilkenny	1.4 km	83	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil MhuireKilkenny	1.5 km	400	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Bóthar Uachtar Ratha
An Pháirc Mhór Theas
Cill Chainnigh
R95AT85

Principal: Siobhán Ní Chorcora on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 056 776 5697
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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