How many pupils go to Gaelscoil an Ghoirt Alainn?

Gaelscoil an Ghoirt Alainn has 393 pupils: 191 boys and 202 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Gaelscoil an Ghoirt Alainn a mixed school?

Yes. Gaelscoil an Ghoirt Alainn takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Gaelscoil an Ghoirt Alainn?

Gaelscoil an Ghoirt Alainn has a Multi-denominational ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Gaelscoil an Ghoirt Alainn teach through Irish?

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

Is Gaelscoil an Ghoirt Alainn a DEIS school?

No. Gaelscoil an Ghoirt Alainn is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Gaelscoil an Ghoirt Alainn's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil an Ghoirt Alainn's roll number, 19993E, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil an Ghoirt Alainn?

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

Gaelscoil an Ghoirt Alainn

Corcaigh, Co. Cork

393 pupilsMixedMulti-denominationalIrish-medium

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At a glance

Gaelscoil an Ghoirt Alainn is a primary school in Corcaigh, Co. Cork (Eircode T23 EF20). Deaglan Ó Deargáin is the principal of Gaelscoil an Ghoirt Alainn, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 393
Boys and girls: Mixed · 191 boys, 202 girls
Ethos: Multi-denominational
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19993E

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 an Ghoirt Alainn?: Gaelscoil an Ghoirt Alainn is a primary school in Corcaigh, Co. Cork (Eircode T23 EF20).
Who is the principal of Gaelscoil an Ghoirt Alainn?: Deaglan Ó Deargáin is the principal of Gaelscoil an Ghoirt Alainn, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Gaelscoil an Ghoirt Alainn?: Gaelscoil an Ghoirt Alainn has 393 pupils: 191 boys and 202 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Gaelscoil an Ghoirt Alainn a mixed school?: Yes. Gaelscoil an Ghoirt Alainn takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Gaelscoil an Ghoirt Alainn?: Gaelscoil an Ghoirt Alainn has a Multi-denominational ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Gaelscoil an Ghoirt Alainn teach through Irish?: Yes. Gaelscoil an Ghoirt Alainn is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Gaelscoil an Ghoirt Alainn a DEIS school?: No. Gaelscoil an Ghoirt Alainn is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Gaelscoil an Ghoirt Alainn's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil an Ghoirt Alainn's roll number, 19993E, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil an Ghoirt Alainn?: The closest is Scoil Eanna. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Gaelscoil an Ghoirt Alainn compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Gaelscoil an Ghoirt AlainnThis school		393	Mixed	Multi-denominational	Yes	No
Scoil EannaCork	300 m	66	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Bernadettes Special SchoolMontenotte	400 m	132	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Paul's SchoolCork	400 m	92	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Padraig Naofa CCork	800 m	128	Girls	Catholic	No	Yes
St Patricks B NSCork	800 m	152	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Padraig NaofaCork	800 m	86	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Aibhinne Murmont
Gort Álainn
Corcaigh
T23EF20

Principal: Deaglan Ó Deargáin on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 021 455 1955
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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