How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Droichead na Banndan?

Gaelscoil Droichead na Banndan has 157 pupils: 87 boys and 70 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Gaelscoil Droichead na Banndan a mixed school?

Yes. Gaelscoil Droichead na Banndan takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Droichead na Banndan?

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

Does Gaelscoil Droichead na Banndan teach through Irish?

Yes. Gaelscoil Droichead na Banndan is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.

Is Gaelscoil Droichead na Banndan a DEIS school?

No. Gaelscoil Droichead na Banndan is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Gaelscoil Droichead na Banndan's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Droichead na Banndan's roll number, 20025E, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Droichead na Banndan?

The closest is S N Droichead na Bandan. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Gaelscoil Droichead na Banndan

Droichead na Banndan, Co. Cork

157 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-medium

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At a glance

Gaelscoil Droichead na Banndan is a primary school in Droichead na Banndan, Co. Cork (Eircode P72 T922). Mairéad Áine Ní Úrdail is the principal of Gaelscoil Droichead na Banndan, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 157
Boys and girls: Mixed · 87 boys, 70 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20025E

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 Droichead na Banndan?: Gaelscoil Droichead na Banndan is a primary school in Droichead na Banndan, Co. Cork (Eircode P72 T922).
Who is the principal of Gaelscoil Droichead na Banndan?: Mairéad Áine Ní Úrdail is the principal of Gaelscoil Droichead na Banndan, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Droichead na Banndan?: Gaelscoil Droichead na Banndan has 157 pupils: 87 boys and 70 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Gaelscoil Droichead na Banndan a mixed school?: Yes. Gaelscoil Droichead na Banndan takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Droichead na Banndan?: Gaelscoil Droichead na Banndan has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Gaelscoil Droichead na Banndan teach through Irish?: Yes. Gaelscoil Droichead na Banndan is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Gaelscoil Droichead na Banndan a DEIS school?: No. Gaelscoil Droichead na Banndan is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Gaelscoil Droichead na Banndan's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Droichead na Banndan's roll number, 20025E, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Droichead na Banndan?: The closest is S N Droichead na Bandan. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

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Gaelscoil Droichead na Banndan compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Gaelscoil Droichead na BanndanThis school		157	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
S N Droichead na BandanBandon	1.1 km	170	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Scoil BhrideBandon	3.1 km	187	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Bandon Primary SchoolBandon	about 3.9 km	401	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Castlealack NSBandon	4.4 km	56	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Laragh NSBandon	4.5 km	174	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Inis EoghanainInis Eonáin	5.8 km	295	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Cloch Mhic Shíomoin
Droichead na Banndan
Co. Chorcaí
P72T922

Principal: Mairéad Áine Ní Úrdail on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 023 884 3378
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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