How many pupils go to Scoil an Athair Tadhg O Murchu?

Scoil an Athair Tadhg O Murchu has 424 pupils: 212 boys and 212 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil an Athair Tadhg O Murchu a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil an Athair Tadhg O Murchu takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Scoil an Athair Tadhg O Murchu?

Scoil an Athair Tadhg O Murchu has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Scoil an Athair Tadhg O Murchu teach through Irish?

Yes. Scoil an Athair Tadhg O Murchu is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.

Is Scoil an Athair Tadhg O Murchu a DEIS school?

No. Scoil an Athair Tadhg O Murchu is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Scoil an Athair Tadhg O Murchu's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil an Athair Tadhg O Murchu's roll number, 19882S, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil an Athair Tadhg O Murchu?

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

Scoil an Athair Tadhg O Murchu

Corcaigh, Co. Cork

424 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-medium

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At a glance

Scoil an Athair Tadhg O Murchu is a primary school in Corcaigh, Co. Cork (Eircode T12 D702). Niamh Ni Mhaolain is the principal of Scoil an Athair Tadhg O Murchu, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 424
Boys and girls: Mixed · 212 boys, 212 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19882S

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 Scoil an Athair Tadhg O Murchu?: Scoil an Athair Tadhg O Murchu is a primary school in Corcaigh, Co. Cork (Eircode T12 D702).
Who is the principal of Scoil an Athair Tadhg O Murchu?: Niamh Ni Mhaolain is the principal of Scoil an Athair Tadhg O Murchu, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil an Athair Tadhg O Murchu?: Scoil an Athair Tadhg O Murchu has 424 pupils: 212 boys and 212 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil an Athair Tadhg O Murchu a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil an Athair Tadhg O Murchu takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil an Athair Tadhg O Murchu?: Scoil an Athair Tadhg O Murchu has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil an Athair Tadhg O Murchu teach through Irish?: Yes. Scoil an Athair Tadhg O Murchu is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Scoil an Athair Tadhg O Murchu a DEIS school?: No. Scoil an Athair Tadhg O Murchu is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Scoil an Athair Tadhg O Murchu's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil an Athair Tadhg O Murchu's roll number, 19882S, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil an Athair Tadhg O Murchu?: The closest is St Columbas NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil an Athair Tadhg O Murchu compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil an Athair Tadhg O MurchuThis school		424	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
St Columbas NSDouglas West	400 m	377	Mostly girls	Catholic	No	No
Douglas B NSCork	400 m	353	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	No
St Lukes NS DouglasCork	600 m	203	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Scoil Naomh Brid CCork	700 m	374	Girls	Catholic	No	No
SN Naomh AntaineCork	1.2 km	581	Boys	Catholic	No	No
Our Lady of LourdesCork	1.6 km	215	Girls	Catholic	No	No

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Dúglas
Corcaigh
T12D702

Principal: Niamh Ni Mhaolain on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 021 436 4193
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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