How many pupils go to Gaelscoil An Choillín?

Gaelscoil An Choillín has 154 pupils: 80 boys and 74 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Gaelscoil An Choillín a mixed school?

Yes. Gaelscoil An Choillín takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Gaelscoil An Choillín?

Gaelscoil An Choillín has a Inter-denominational ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Gaelscoil An Choillín teach through Irish?

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

Is Gaelscoil An Choillín a DEIS school?

No. Gaelscoil An Choillín is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Gaelscoil An Choillín's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil An Choillín's roll number, 20238V, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil An Choillín?

The closest is Gaelscoil an Mhuilinn. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Gaelscoil An Choillín

An Muileann gCearr, Co. Westmeath

154 pupilsMixedInter-denominationalIrish-medium

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At a glance

Gaelscoil An Choillín is a primary school in An Muileann gCearr, Co. Westmeath (Eircode N91 W6RP). Lorraine Ní Sceallaigh is the principal of Gaelscoil An Choillín, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 154
Boys and girls: Mixed · 80 boys, 74 girls
Ethos: Inter-denominational
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20238V

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 An Choillín?: Gaelscoil An Choillín is a primary school in An Muileann gCearr, Co. Westmeath (Eircode N91 W6RP).
Who is the principal of Gaelscoil An Choillín?: Lorraine Ní Sceallaigh is the principal of Gaelscoil An Choillín, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Gaelscoil An Choillín?: Gaelscoil An Choillín has 154 pupils: 80 boys and 74 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Gaelscoil An Choillín a mixed school?: Yes. Gaelscoil An Choillín takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Gaelscoil An Choillín?: Gaelscoil An Choillín has a Inter-denominational ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Gaelscoil An Choillín teach through Irish?: Yes. Gaelscoil An Choillín is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Gaelscoil An Choillín a DEIS school?: No. Gaelscoil An Choillín is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Gaelscoil An Choillín's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil An Choillín's roll number, 20238V, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil An Choillín?: The closest is Gaelscoil an Mhuilinn. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Gaelscoil An Choillín compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Gaelscoil An ChoillínThis school		154	Mixed	Inter-denominational	Yes	No
Gaelscoil an MhuilinnAn Muileann gCearr	3.0 km	179	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
St Brigids Special SchoolMullingar	3.0 km	93	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Presentation Convent (jnr)Mullingar	3.1 km	277	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil na Maighdine MhuireMullingar	3.1 km	307	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil na mBraithreMullingar	3.3 km	409	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Mullingar Educate Together NSMullingar	3.3 km	381	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	Yes

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Contact

Bóthar na Lainne
An Muileann gCearr
Co. na hIarmhí
N91W6RP

Principal: Lorraine Ní Sceallaigh on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 044 933 0443
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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