How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Naomh Aogain?

Gaelscoil Naomh Aogain has 179 pupils: 90 boys and 89 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Gaelscoil Naomh Aogain a mixed school?

Yes. Gaelscoil Naomh Aogain takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Naomh Aogain?

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

Does Gaelscoil Naomh Aogain teach through Irish?

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

Is Gaelscoil Naomh Aogain a DEIS school?

No. Gaelscoil Naomh Aogain is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Gaelscoil Naomh Aogain's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Naomh Aogain's roll number, 19917L, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Naomh Aogain?

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

Gaelscoil Naomh Aogain

Oileán Ciarraí, Co. Kerry

179 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-medium

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At a glance

Gaelscoil Naomh Aogain is a primary school in Oileán Ciarraí, Co. Kerry (Eircode V92 HD27). Tomás Ó Conchúir is the principal of Gaelscoil Naomh Aogain, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 179
Boys and girls: Mixed · 90 boys, 89 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19917L

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Questions parents ask

Where is Gaelscoil Naomh Aogain?: Gaelscoil Naomh Aogain is a primary school in Oileán Ciarraí, Co. Kerry (Eircode V92 HD27).
Who is the principal of Gaelscoil Naomh Aogain?: Tomás Ó Conchúir is the principal of Gaelscoil Naomh Aogain, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Naomh Aogain?: Gaelscoil Naomh Aogain has 179 pupils: 90 boys and 89 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Gaelscoil Naomh Aogain a mixed school?: Yes. Gaelscoil Naomh Aogain takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Naomh Aogain?: Gaelscoil Naomh Aogain has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Gaelscoil Naomh Aogain teach through Irish?: Yes. Gaelscoil Naomh Aogain is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Gaelscoil Naomh Aogain a DEIS school?: No. Gaelscoil Naomh Aogain is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Gaelscoil Naomh Aogain's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Naomh Aogain's roll number, 19917L, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Naomh Aogain?: The closest is Scoil Naomh Chárthaigh. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

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Gaelscoil Naomh Aogain compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Gaelscoil Naomh AogainThis school		179	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Scoil Naomh ChárthaighCastleisland	300 m	53	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
Muire Gan SmalCastleisland	500 m	123	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Curranes NSCastleisland	4.0 km	86	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Mhuire B&cCastleisland	5.0 km	107	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Mhuire agus N.treasaKillarney	5.9 km	120	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil NuachabhailTralee	6.6 km	98	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Bóthar an Choláiste
Oileán Ciarraí
Co. Chiarraí
V92HD27

Principal: Tomás Ó Conchúir on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 066 714 2022
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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