How many pupils go to Gaelscoil ui Choimin?

Gaelscoil ui Choimin has 61 pupils: 25 boys and 36 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Gaelscoil ui Choimin a mixed school?

Yes. Gaelscoil ui Choimin takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Gaelscoil ui Choimin?

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

Does Gaelscoil ui Choimin teach through Irish?

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

Is Gaelscoil ui Choimin a DEIS school?

Yes. Gaelscoil ui Choimin is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Gaelscoil ui Choimin's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil ui Choimin's roll number, 19999Q, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil ui Choimin?

The closest is Convent of Mercy National School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Gaelscoil ui Choimin

Cill Rois, Co. Clare

61 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-mediumDEIS

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At a glance

Gaelscoil ui Choimin is a primary school in Cill Rois, Co. Clare (Eircode V15 KT32). Dara Ó Cinnéide is the principal of Gaelscoil ui Choimin, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 61
Boys and girls: Mixed · 25 boys, 36 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19999Q

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 ui Choimin?: Gaelscoil ui Choimin is a primary school in Cill Rois, Co. Clare (Eircode V15 KT32).
Who is the principal of Gaelscoil ui Choimin?: Dara Ó Cinnéide is the principal of Gaelscoil ui Choimin, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Gaelscoil ui Choimin?: Gaelscoil ui Choimin has 61 pupils: 25 boys and 36 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Gaelscoil ui Choimin a mixed school?: Yes. Gaelscoil ui Choimin takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Gaelscoil ui Choimin?: Gaelscoil ui Choimin has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Gaelscoil ui Choimin teach through Irish?: Yes. Gaelscoil ui Choimin is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Gaelscoil ui Choimin a DEIS school?: Yes. Gaelscoil ui Choimin is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Gaelscoil ui Choimin's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil ui Choimin's roll number, 19999Q, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil ui Choimin?: The closest is Convent of Mercy National School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Gaelscoil ui Choimin compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Gaelscoil ui ChoiminThis school		61	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
Convent of Mercy National SchoolKilrush	100 m	329	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St. Josephs National School CreeKilrush	about 2.9 km	38	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Ma SheastaMoyasta	4.9 km	37	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Cnoc DoireKilrush	6.3 km	17	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil an Sraith SNDoonbeg	7.1 km	15	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Cooraclare B NSKilrush	8.5 km	78	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Pound Street
Cill Rois
Co an Chlair
V15KT32

Principal: Dara Ó Cinnéide on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 065 905 2791
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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