How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Peig Sayers?

Gaelscoil Peig Sayers has 280 pupils: 117 boys and 163 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Gaelscoil Peig Sayers a mixed school?

Yes. Gaelscoil Peig Sayers takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Peig Sayers?

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

Does Gaelscoil Peig Sayers teach through Irish?

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

Is Gaelscoil Peig Sayers a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read Gaelscoil Peig Sayers's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Peig Sayers's roll number, 19909M, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Peig Sayers?

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

Gaelscoil Peig Sayers

Corcaigh, Co. Cork

280 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-mediumDEIS

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At a glance

Gaelscoil Peig Sayers is a primary school in Corcaigh, Co. Cork (Eircode T23 FK40). Adrian Breathnach is the principal of Gaelscoil Peig Sayers, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 280
Boys and girls: Mixed · 117 boys, 163 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19909M

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 Peig Sayers?: Gaelscoil Peig Sayers is a primary school in Corcaigh, Co. Cork (Eircode T23 FK40).
Who is the principal of Gaelscoil Peig Sayers?: Adrian Breathnach is the principal of Gaelscoil Peig Sayers, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Peig Sayers?: Gaelscoil Peig Sayers has 280 pupils: 117 boys and 163 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Gaelscoil Peig Sayers a mixed school?: Yes. Gaelscoil Peig Sayers takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Peig Sayers?: Gaelscoil Peig Sayers has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Gaelscoil Peig Sayers teach through Irish?: Yes. Gaelscoil Peig Sayers is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Gaelscoil Peig Sayers a DEIS school?: Yes. Gaelscoil Peig Sayers is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Gaelscoil Peig Sayers's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Peig Sayers's roll number, 19909M, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Peig Sayers?: The closest is Scoil Aiseiri Chriost. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Gaelscoil Peig Sayers compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Gaelscoil Peig SayersThis school		280	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
Scoil Aiseiri ChriostCork	400 m	232	Girls	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil IosagainCork	500 m	222	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
Strawberry Hill National SchoolCork	about 500 m	315	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil Mhuire Fatima Boys SeniorCork	500 m	207	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Vincents Convent NSCork	700 m	208	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
North Presentation Primary SchoolCork	700 m	288	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Campas Oideachais
Fearann Phiarais
Bothar Ri na hAoine
Corcaigh
T23FK40

Principal: Adrian Breathnach on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 021 430 9619
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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