How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Mhachan?

Gaelscoil Mhachan has 139 pupils: 71 boys and 68 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Gaelscoil Mhachan a mixed school?

Yes. Gaelscoil Mhachan takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Mhachan?

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

Does Gaelscoil Mhachan teach through Irish?

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

Is Gaelscoil Mhachan a DEIS school?

Yes. Gaelscoil Mhachan is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Gaelscoil Mhachan's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Mhachan's roll number, 19908K, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Mhachan?

The closest is Scoil na Croise Naofa. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Gaelscoil Mhachan

Corcaigh, Co. Cork

139 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-mediumDEIS

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At a glance

Gaelscoil Mhachan is a primary school in Corcaigh, Co. Cork (Eircode T12 RH66). Íde Ní Dhubháin is the principal of Gaelscoil Mhachan, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 139
Boys and girls: Mixed · 71 boys, 68 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19908K

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 Mhachan?: Gaelscoil Mhachan is a primary school in Corcaigh, Co. Cork (Eircode T12 RH66).
Who is the principal of Gaelscoil Mhachan?: Íde Ní Dhubháin is the principal of Gaelscoil Mhachan, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Mhachan?: Gaelscoil Mhachan has 139 pupils: 71 boys and 68 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Gaelscoil Mhachan a mixed school?: Yes. Gaelscoil Mhachan takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Mhachan?: Gaelscoil Mhachan has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Gaelscoil Mhachan teach through Irish?: Yes. Gaelscoil Mhachan is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Gaelscoil Mhachan a DEIS school?: Yes. Gaelscoil Mhachan is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Gaelscoil Mhachan's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Mhachan's roll number, 19908K, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Mhachan?: The closest is Scoil na Croise Naofa. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Gaelscoil Mhachan compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Gaelscoil MhachanThis school		139	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
Scoil na Croise NaofaCork	200 m	193	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil UrsulaBlackrock	800 m	182	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil Naomh MichealCork	1.2 km	102	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
SN Barra Naofa BhuachCork	1.8 km	280	Boys	Catholic	No	No
SN Barra Naofa CailiniCork	1.8 km	316	Mostly girls	Catholic	No	No
Scoil TriestGlanmire	1.8 km	72	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Ave de Rennes
Machan
An Charraig Dhubh
Corcaigh
T12RH66

Principal: Íde Ní Dhubháin on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 021 435 7688
Email: [email protected]
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Next school holidays

In 9 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 10 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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