How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Faithleann?

Gaelscoil Faithleann has 245 pupils: 116 boys and 129 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Gaelscoil Faithleann a mixed school?

Yes. Gaelscoil Faithleann takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Faithleann?

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

Does Gaelscoil Faithleann teach through Irish?

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

Is Gaelscoil Faithleann a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read Gaelscoil Faithleann's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Faithleann's roll number, 19941I, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Faithleann?

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

Gaelscoil Faithleann

Cill Airne, Co. Kerry

245 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-medium

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At a glance

Gaelscoil Faithleann is a primary school in Cill Airne, Co. Kerry (Eircode V93 WP62). Lisa Ní Iarlaithe is the principal of Gaelscoil Faithleann, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 245
Boys and girls: Mixed · 116 boys, 129 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19941I

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 Faithleann?: Gaelscoil Faithleann is a primary school in Cill Airne, Co. Kerry (Eircode V93 WP62).
Who is the principal of Gaelscoil Faithleann?: Lisa Ní Iarlaithe is the principal of Gaelscoil Faithleann, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Faithleann?: Gaelscoil Faithleann has 245 pupils: 116 boys and 129 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Gaelscoil Faithleann a mixed school?: Yes. Gaelscoil Faithleann takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Faithleann?: Gaelscoil Faithleann has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Gaelscoil Faithleann teach through Irish?: Yes. Gaelscoil Faithleann is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Gaelscoil Faithleann a DEIS school?: No. Gaelscoil Faithleann is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Gaelscoil Faithleann's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Faithleann's roll number, 19941I, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Faithleann?: The closest is St Olivers NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Gaelscoil Faithleann compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Gaelscoil FaithleannThis school		245	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
St Olivers NSKillarney	900 m	625	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Holy Cross Primary SchoolKillarney	1.7 km	345	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Mhuire na MainistreachKillarney	1.9 km	167	Boys	Catholic	No	No
Lissivigeen Mixed NSKillarney	2.5 km	269	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil BhrídeKillarney	2.9 km	129	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Tiernaboul NSKillarney	3.4 km	57	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

An Pháirc
Cill Airne
Co. Chiarraí
V93WP62

Principal: Lisa Ní Iarlaithe on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 064 663 4930
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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