How many pupils go to Scoil Chuimín & Caitríona?

Scoil Chuimín & Caitríona has 265 pupils: 141 boys and 124 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil Chuimín & Caitríona a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil Chuimín & Caitríona takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Scoil Chuimín & Caitríona?

Scoil Chuimín & Caitríona has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Scoil Chuimín & Caitríona teach through Irish?

No. Scoil Chuimín & Caitríona teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Scoil Chuimín & Caitríona a DEIS school?

Yes. Scoil Chuimín & Caitríona is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Scoil Chuimín & Caitríona's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Chuimín & Caitríona's roll number, 20199O, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil Chuimín & Caitríona?

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

Scoil Chuimín & Caitríona

Oughterard, Co. Galway

265 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Scoil Chuimín & Caitríona is a primary school in Oughterard, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 PN35). Micheál Ó Domhnaill is the principal of Scoil Chuimín & Caitríona, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 265
Boys and girls: Mixed · 141 boys, 124 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20199O

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 Scoil Chuimín & Caitríona?: Scoil Chuimín & Caitríona is a primary school in Oughterard, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 PN35).
Who is the principal of Scoil Chuimín & Caitríona?: Micheál Ó Domhnaill is the principal of Scoil Chuimín & Caitríona, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Chuimín & Caitríona?: Scoil Chuimín & Caitríona has 265 pupils: 141 boys and 124 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Chuimín & Caitríona a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil Chuimín & Caitríona takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil Chuimín & Caitríona?: Scoil Chuimín & Caitríona has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Chuimín & Caitríona teach through Irish?: No. Scoil Chuimín & Caitríona teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil Chuimín & Caitríona a DEIS school?: Yes. Scoil Chuimín & Caitríona is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Scoil Chuimín & Caitríona's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Chuimín & Caitríona's roll number, 20199O, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Chuimín & Caitríona?: The closest is Scoil Mhuire. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil Chuimín & Caitríona compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil Chuimín & CaitríonaThis school		265	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil MhuireSraith Salach	6.4 km	16	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Ainbhthin NaofaRosscahill	6.8 km	261	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
S N Caladh na MucRosscahill	10.0 km	18	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Baile NuaMaigh Cuilinn	11.0 km	62	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
SN Naomh FhursaHeadford	11.2 km	100	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Naomh ProinnsiasHeadford	11.5 km	32	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Carrowmanagh
Oughterard
Co. Galway
H91PN35

Principal: Micheál Ó Domhnaill on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 091 552 074
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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