How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Ultain?

Gaelscoil Ultain has 373 pupils: 190 boys and 183 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Gaelscoil Ultain a mixed school?

Yes. Gaelscoil Ultain takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Ultain?

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

Does Gaelscoil Ultain teach through Irish?

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

Is Gaelscoil Ultain a DEIS school?

No. Gaelscoil Ultain is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Gaelscoil Ultain's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Ultain's roll number, 19936P, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Ultain?

The closest is Monaghan Model School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Gaelscoil Ultain

Muineacháin, Co. Monaghan

373 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-medium

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At a glance

Gaelscoil Ultain is a primary school in Muineacháin, Co. Monaghan (Eircode H18 H263). Éilis Uí Sheanáin is the principal of Gaelscoil Ultain, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 373
Boys and girls: Mixed · 190 boys, 183 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19936P

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 Ultain?: Gaelscoil Ultain is a primary school in Muineacháin, Co. Monaghan (Eircode H18 H263).
Who is the principal of Gaelscoil Ultain?: Éilis Uí Sheanáin is the principal of Gaelscoil Ultain, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Ultain?: Gaelscoil Ultain has 373 pupils: 190 boys and 183 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Gaelscoil Ultain a mixed school?: Yes. Gaelscoil Ultain takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Ultain?: Gaelscoil Ultain has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Gaelscoil Ultain teach through Irish?: Yes. Gaelscoil Ultain is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Gaelscoil Ultain a DEIS school?: No. Gaelscoil Ultain is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Gaelscoil Ultain's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Ultain's roll number, 19936P, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Ultain?: The closest is Monaghan Model School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Gaelscoil Ultain compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Gaelscoil UltainThis school		373	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Monaghan Model SchoolMonaghan	1.9 km	199	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
St Marys BNSMonaghan	2.4 km	229	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	Yes
St. Louis Girls National SchoolMonaghan	2.6 km	202	Girls	Catholic	No	Yes
St Louis Infant SchoolMonaghan	2.6 km	208	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil BhrighdeTyholland	3.3 km	75	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
The Billis National SchoolGlaslough	3.7 km	16	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No

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Contact

Cnoc an Chonnaidh
Muineacháin
H18H263

Principal: Éilis Uí Sheanáin on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 047 39711
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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