How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Lios Tuathail?

Gaelscoil Lios Tuathail has 136 pupils: 48 boys and 88 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Gaelscoil Lios Tuathail a mixed school?

Yes. Gaelscoil Lios Tuathail takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Lios Tuathail?

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

Does Gaelscoil Lios Tuathail teach through Irish?

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

Is Gaelscoil Lios Tuathail a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read Gaelscoil Lios Tuathail's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Lios Tuathail's roll number, 20013U, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Lios Tuathail?

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

Gaelscoil Lios Tuathail

Lios Tuathail, Co. Kerry

136 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-mediumDEIS

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At a glance

Gaelscoil Lios Tuathail is a primary school in Lios Tuathail, Co. Kerry (Eircode V31 E981). Séana Ní Chuain is the principal of Gaelscoil Lios Tuathail, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 136
Boys and girls: Mixed · 48 boys, 88 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20013U

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 Lios Tuathail?: Gaelscoil Lios Tuathail is a primary school in Lios Tuathail, Co. Kerry (Eircode V31 E981).
Who is the principal of Gaelscoil Lios Tuathail?: Séana Ní Chuain is the principal of Gaelscoil Lios Tuathail, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Lios Tuathail?: Gaelscoil Lios Tuathail has 136 pupils: 48 boys and 88 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Gaelscoil Lios Tuathail a mixed school?: Yes. Gaelscoil Lios Tuathail takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Lios Tuathail?: Gaelscoil Lios Tuathail has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Gaelscoil Lios Tuathail teach through Irish?: Yes. Gaelscoil Lios Tuathail is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Gaelscoil Lios Tuathail a DEIS school?: Yes. Gaelscoil Lios Tuathail is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Gaelscoil Lios Tuathail's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Lios Tuathail's roll number, 20013U, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Lios Tuathail?: The closest is Realt na Maidne. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

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Gaelscoil Lios Tuathail compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Gaelscoil Lios TuathailThis school		136	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
Realt na MaidneListowel	200 m	166	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
Listowel Presentation PrimaryListowel	1.2 km	186	Girls	Catholic	No	Yes
Nano Nagle N SchoolListowel	1.2 km	96	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Coolard Mixed NSListowel	5.0 km	82	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Cill CruinnListowel	5.1 km	97	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Dromclough NSListowel	5.6 km	192	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Bóthar na Leabharlainne,
Lios Tuathail
Co. Chiarraí
V31E981

Principal: Séana Ní Chuain on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 068 23081
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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