How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Durlas Eile?

Gaelscoil Durlas Eile has 194 pupils: 91 boys and 103 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Gaelscoil Durlas Eile a mixed school?

Yes. Gaelscoil Durlas Eile takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Durlas Eile?

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

Does Gaelscoil Durlas Eile teach through Irish?

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

Is Gaelscoil Durlas Eile a DEIS school?

No. Gaelscoil Durlas Eile is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Gaelscoil Durlas Eile's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Durlas Eile's roll number, 19968F, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Durlas Eile?

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

Gaelscoil Durlas Eile

Durlas, Co. Tipperary

194 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-medium

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At a glance

Gaelscoil Durlas Eile is a primary school in Durlas, Co. Tipperary (Eircode E41 A668). Labhaoise Ní Chuinneagáin is the principal of Gaelscoil Durlas Eile, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 194
Boys and girls: Mixed · 91 boys, 103 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19968F

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 Durlas Eile?: Gaelscoil Durlas Eile is a primary school in Durlas, Co. Tipperary (Eircode E41 A668).
Who is the principal of Gaelscoil Durlas Eile?: Labhaoise Ní Chuinneagáin is the principal of Gaelscoil Durlas Eile, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Durlas Eile?: Gaelscoil Durlas Eile has 194 pupils: 91 boys and 103 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Gaelscoil Durlas Eile a mixed school?: Yes. Gaelscoil Durlas Eile takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Durlas Eile?: Gaelscoil Durlas Eile has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Gaelscoil Durlas Eile teach through Irish?: Yes. Gaelscoil Durlas Eile is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Gaelscoil Durlas Eile a DEIS school?: No. Gaelscoil Durlas Eile is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Gaelscoil Durlas Eile's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Durlas Eile's roll number, 19968F, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Durlas Eile?: The closest is Scoil Ailbhe. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Gaelscoil Durlas Eile compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Gaelscoil Durlas EileThis school		194	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Scoil AilbheThurles	500 m	189	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	No
Scoil AngelaThurles	900 m	219	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Presentation Primary SchoolThurles	1.1 km	247	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN LeamhachThurles	3.4 km	117	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Micheal NaofaThurles	5.3 km	195	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Ballycahill NSThurles	5.7 km	49	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Bóthar na Naomh
Durlas
Co. Thiobraid Árann
E41A668

Principal: Labhaoise Ní Chuinneagáin on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 0504 21497
Email: [email protected]
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Next school holidays

In 8 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 9 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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