How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Chluain Meala?

Gaelscoil Chluain Meala has 315 pupils: 150 boys and 165 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Gaelscoil Chluain Meala a mixed school?

Yes. Gaelscoil Chluain Meala takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Chluain Meala?

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

Does Gaelscoil Chluain Meala teach through Irish?

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

Is Gaelscoil Chluain Meala a DEIS school?

No. Gaelscoil Chluain Meala is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Gaelscoil Chluain Meala's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Chluain Meala's roll number, 20007C, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Chluain Meala?

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

Gaelscoil Chluain Meala

Cluain Meala, Co. Tipperary

315 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-medium

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At a glance

Gaelscoil Chluain Meala is a primary school in Cluain Meala, Co. Tipperary (Eircode E91 WT78). Eoghan Breathnach is the principal of Gaelscoil Chluain Meala, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 315
Boys and girls: Mixed · 150 boys, 165 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20007C

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 Chluain Meala?: Gaelscoil Chluain Meala is a primary school in Cluain Meala, Co. Tipperary (Eircode E91 WT78).
Who is the principal of Gaelscoil Chluain Meala?: Eoghan Breathnach is the principal of Gaelscoil Chluain Meala, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Chluain Meala?: Gaelscoil Chluain Meala has 315 pupils: 150 boys and 165 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Gaelscoil Chluain Meala a mixed school?: Yes. Gaelscoil Chluain Meala takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Chluain Meala?: Gaelscoil Chluain Meala has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Gaelscoil Chluain Meala teach through Irish?: Yes. Gaelscoil Chluain Meala is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Gaelscoil Chluain Meala a DEIS school?: No. Gaelscoil Chluain Meala is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Gaelscoil Chluain Meala's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Chluain Meala's roll number, 20007C, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Chluain Meala?: The closest is St Marys NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Gaelscoil Chluain Meala compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Gaelscoil Chluain MealaThis school		315	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
St Marys NSClonmel	100 m	222	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	No
St Marys Parochial SchoolClonmel	200 m	52	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Presentation Primary SchoolClonmel	500 m	266	Mostly girls	Catholic	No	No
SN Mhuire na nAingealMary Street	600 m	407	Mostly girls	Catholic	No	No
St Oliver Plunketts NSClonmel	1.0 km	334	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Peter and PaulClonmel	1.0 km	304	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Baile Gaelach
Cluain Meala
Co. Thiobraid Árainn
E91WT78

Principal: Eoghan Breathnach on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 052 612 7271
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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