How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Mhichíl Uí Choileáin?

Gaelscoil Mhichíl Uí Choileáin has 388 pupils: 199 boys and 189 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Gaelscoil Mhichíl Uí Choileáin a mixed school?

Yes. Gaelscoil Mhichíl Uí Choileáin takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Mhichíl Uí Choileáin?

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

Does Gaelscoil Mhichíl Uí Choileáin teach through Irish?

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

Is Gaelscoil Mhichíl Uí Choileáin a DEIS school?

No. Gaelscoil Mhichíl Uí Choileáin is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Gaelscoil Mhichíl Uí Choileáin's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Mhichíl Uí Choileáin's roll number, 20006A, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Mhichíl Uí Choileáin?

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

Gaelscoil Mhichíl Uí Choileáin

Cloch na gCoillte, Co. Cork

388 pupilsMixedMulti-denominationalIrish-medium

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At a glance

Gaelscoil Mhichíl Uí Choileáin is a primary school in Cloch na gCoillte, Co. Cork (Eircode P85 YV90). Pádraig Ó hEachthairn is the principal of Gaelscoil Mhichíl Uí Choileáin, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 388
Boys and girls: Mixed · 199 boys, 189 girls
Ethos: Multi-denominational
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20006A

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 Mhichíl Uí Choileáin?: Gaelscoil Mhichíl Uí Choileáin is a primary school in Cloch na gCoillte, Co. Cork (Eircode P85 YV90).
Who is the principal of Gaelscoil Mhichíl Uí Choileáin?: Pádraig Ó hEachthairn is the principal of Gaelscoil Mhichíl Uí Choileáin, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Mhichíl Uí Choileáin?: Gaelscoil Mhichíl Uí Choileáin has 388 pupils: 199 boys and 189 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Gaelscoil Mhichíl Uí Choileáin a mixed school?: Yes. Gaelscoil Mhichíl Uí Choileáin takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Mhichíl Uí Choileáin?: Gaelscoil Mhichíl Uí Choileáin has a Multi-denominational ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Gaelscoil Mhichíl Uí Choileáin teach through Irish?: Yes. Gaelscoil Mhichíl Uí Choileáin is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Gaelscoil Mhichíl Uí Choileáin a DEIS school?: No. Gaelscoil Mhichíl Uí Choileáin is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Gaelscoil Mhichíl Uí Choileáin's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Mhichíl Uí Choileáin's roll number, 20006A, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Mhichíl Uí Choileáin?: The closest is Scoil na mBuachailli. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Gaelscoil Mhichíl Uí Choileáin compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Gaelscoil Mhichíl Uí ChoileáinThis school		388	Mixed	Multi-denominational	Yes	No
Scoil na mBuachailliClonakilty	900 m	235	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	No
Bunscoil FachtnaRosscarbery	about 1.5 km	173	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Joseph's Girls National SchoolClonakilty	1.7 km	192	Girls	Catholic	No	No
Kilgariffe NSClonakilty	2.1 km	45	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Lisavaird Mixed NSClonakilty	4.3 km	70	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Cnoc SceachClonakilty	5.0 km	207	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Bóthar Chnoc na Raithní
Cloch na gCoillte
Co. Chorcaí
P85YV90

Principal: Pádraig Ó hEachthairn on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 023 883 4882
Email: [email protected]
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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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