How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Charraig ui Leighin?

Gaelscoil Charraig ui Leighin has 591 pupils: 278 boys and 313 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Gaelscoil Charraig ui Leighin a mixed school?

Yes. Gaelscoil Charraig ui Leighin takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Charraig ui Leighin?

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

Does Gaelscoil Charraig ui Leighin teach through Irish?

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

Is Gaelscoil Charraig ui Leighin a DEIS school?

No. Gaelscoil Charraig ui Leighin is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Gaelscoil Charraig ui Leighin's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Charraig ui Leighin's roll number, 19881Q, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Charraig ui Leighin?

The closest is St Mary's Church of Ireland N.S. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Gaelscoil Charraig ui Leighin

Carraig Uí Leighin, Co. Cork

591 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-medium

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At a glance

Gaelscoil Charraig ui Leighin is a primary school in Carraig Uí Leighin, Co. Cork (Eircode P43 W681). Caitríona Uí Liatháin is the principal of Gaelscoil Charraig ui Leighin, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 591
Boys and girls: Mixed · 278 boys, 313 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19881Q

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 Charraig ui Leighin?: Gaelscoil Charraig ui Leighin is a primary school in Carraig Uí Leighin, Co. Cork (Eircode P43 W681).
Who is the principal of Gaelscoil Charraig ui Leighin?: Caitríona Uí Liatháin is the principal of Gaelscoil Charraig ui Leighin, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Charraig ui Leighin?: Gaelscoil Charraig ui Leighin has 591 pupils: 278 boys and 313 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Gaelscoil Charraig ui Leighin a mixed school?: Yes. Gaelscoil Charraig ui Leighin takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Charraig ui Leighin?: Gaelscoil Charraig ui Leighin has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Gaelscoil Charraig ui Leighin teach through Irish?: Yes. Gaelscoil Charraig ui Leighin is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Gaelscoil Charraig ui Leighin a DEIS school?: No. Gaelscoil Charraig ui Leighin is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Gaelscoil Charraig ui Leighin's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Charraig ui Leighin's roll number, 19881Q, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Charraig ui Leighin?: The closest is St Mary's Church of Ireland N.S. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

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Gaelscoil Charraig ui Leighin compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Gaelscoil Charraig ui LeighinThis school		591	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
St Mary's Church of Ireland N.SCarrigaline	200 m	204	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Carrigaline Community Special SchoolCarrigaline	300 m	47	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
Sonas Special Primary Junior SchoolArdnacloghy	400 m	48	Mixed	Not known	No	No
Carrigaline Educate Together NSCarrigaline	1.2 km	424	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
Owenabue ETNSCarrigaline	about 2.6 km	118	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
Holy Well National School (Scoil Tobair Naofa)Carrigaline	about 2.6 km	803	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Ardnacloghy, Ballinrea
Carraig Uí Leighin
Co. Chorcaí
P43W681

Principal: Caitríona Uí Liatháin on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 021 437 3399
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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