How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Mhuscraí?

Gaelscoil Mhuscraí has 195 pupils: 94 boys and 101 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Gaelscoil Mhuscraí a mixed school?

Yes. Gaelscoil Mhuscraí takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Mhuscraí?

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

Does Gaelscoil Mhuscraí teach through Irish?

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

Is Gaelscoil Mhuscraí a DEIS school?

No. Gaelscoil Mhuscraí is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Gaelscoil Mhuscraí's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Mhuscraí's roll number, 20151J, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Mhuscraí?

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

Gaelscoil Mhuscraí

An Bhlárna, Co. Cork

195 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-medium

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At a glance

Gaelscoil Mhuscraí is a primary school in An Bhlárna, Co. Cork (Eircode T23 EA29). Cáit Ní Shiúrtáin is the principal of Gaelscoil Mhuscraí, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 195
Boys and girls: Mixed · 94 boys, 101 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20151J

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 Mhuscraí?: Gaelscoil Mhuscraí is a primary school in An Bhlárna, Co. Cork (Eircode T23 EA29).
Who is the principal of Gaelscoil Mhuscraí?: Cáit Ní Shiúrtáin is the principal of Gaelscoil Mhuscraí, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Mhuscraí?: Gaelscoil Mhuscraí has 195 pupils: 94 boys and 101 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Gaelscoil Mhuscraí a mixed school?: Yes. Gaelscoil Mhuscraí takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Mhuscraí?: Gaelscoil Mhuscraí has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Gaelscoil Mhuscraí teach through Irish?: Yes. Gaelscoil Mhuscraí is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Gaelscoil Mhuscraí a DEIS school?: No. Gaelscoil Mhuscraí is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Gaelscoil Mhuscraí's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Mhuscraí's roll number, 20151J, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Mhuscraí?: The closest is Scoil Chroí Íosa. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Gaelscoil Mhuscraí compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Gaelscoil MhuscraíThis school		195	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Scoil Chroí ÍosaBlarney	600 m	286	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Clogheen Mixed NSKerry Pike	2.7 km	181	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Cloghroe Mixed NSCloghroe	4.1 km	537	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN MhuireCork	4.4 km	316	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Mhuire ar Chnoc hAoineCork	4.9 km	195	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Naomh Eoin BBallincollig	5.6 km	352	Boys	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Sean Íochtarach
An Bhlárna
Co. Chorcaí
T23EA29

Principal: Cáit Ní Shiúrtáin on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 021 451 6874
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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