How many pupils go to Gaelscoile Cobh?

Gaelscoile Cobh has 46 pupils: 20 boys and 26 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Gaelscoile Cobh a mixed school?

Yes. Gaelscoile Cobh takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Gaelscoile Cobh?

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

Does Gaelscoile Cobh teach through Irish?

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

Is Gaelscoile Cobh a DEIS school?

No. Gaelscoile Cobh is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Gaelscoile Cobh's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoile Cobh's roll number, 19899M, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Gaelscoile Cobh?

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

Gaelscoile Cobh

Cobh, Co. Cork

46 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-medium

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At a glance

Gaelscoile Cobh is a primary school in Cobh, Co. Cork (Eircode P24 AF83). Donal B O Duinnshleibhe is the principal of Gaelscoile Cobh, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 46
Boys and girls: Mixed · 20 boys, 26 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19899M

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 Gaelscoile Cobh?: Gaelscoile Cobh is a primary school in Cobh, Co. Cork (Eircode P24 AF83).
Who is the principal of Gaelscoile Cobh?: Donal B O Duinnshleibhe is the principal of Gaelscoile Cobh, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Gaelscoile Cobh?: Gaelscoile Cobh has 46 pupils: 20 boys and 26 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Gaelscoile Cobh a mixed school?: Yes. Gaelscoile Cobh takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Gaelscoile Cobh?: Gaelscoile Cobh has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Gaelscoile Cobh teach through Irish?: Yes. Gaelscoile Cobh is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Gaelscoile Cobh a DEIS school?: No. Gaelscoile Cobh is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Gaelscoile Cobh's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoile Cobh's roll number, 19899M, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Gaelscoile Cobh?: The closest is Cobh NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Gaelscoile Cobh compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Gaelscoile CobhThis school		46	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Cobh NSCobh	300 m	15	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	Yes
SN Seosamh CobhCobh	400 m	261	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	No
St Marys National SchoolCobh	600 m	248	Girls	Catholic	No	No
Bunscoil Rinn an ChabhlaighCobh	2.0 km	679	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Monkstown NSMonkstown	3.3 km	194	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Walterstown NSCobh	3.7 km	183	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Cobh
Co Chorcai
P24AF83

Principal: Donal B O Duinnshleibhe on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 021 481 1283
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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