How many pupils go to Gaelscoil ui Drisceoil?

Gaelscoil ui Drisceoil has 381 pupils: 173 boys and 208 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Gaelscoil ui Drisceoil a mixed school?

Yes. Gaelscoil ui Drisceoil takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Gaelscoil ui Drisceoil?

Gaelscoil ui Drisceoil has a Multi-denominational ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Gaelscoil ui Drisceoil teach through Irish?

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

Is Gaelscoil ui Drisceoil a DEIS school?

No. Gaelscoil ui Drisceoil is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Gaelscoil ui Drisceoil's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil ui Drisceoil's roll number, 20239A, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil ui Drisceoil?

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

Gaelscoil ui Drisceoil

Glanmire, Co. Cork

381 pupilsMixedMulti-denominationalIrish-medium

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At a glance

Gaelscoil ui Drisceoil is a primary school in Glanmire, Co. Cork (Eircode T45 YY19). Pádraig Ó Céilleachair is the principal of Gaelscoil ui Drisceoil, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 381
Boys and girls: Mixed · 173 boys, 208 girls
Ethos: Multi-denominational
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20239A

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 ui Drisceoil?: Gaelscoil ui Drisceoil is a primary school in Glanmire, Co. Cork (Eircode T45 YY19).
Who is the principal of Gaelscoil ui Drisceoil?: Pádraig Ó Céilleachair is the principal of Gaelscoil ui Drisceoil, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Gaelscoil ui Drisceoil?: Gaelscoil ui Drisceoil has 381 pupils: 173 boys and 208 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Gaelscoil ui Drisceoil a mixed school?: Yes. Gaelscoil ui Drisceoil takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Gaelscoil ui Drisceoil?: Gaelscoil ui Drisceoil has a Multi-denominational ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Gaelscoil ui Drisceoil teach through Irish?: Yes. Gaelscoil ui Drisceoil is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Gaelscoil ui Drisceoil a DEIS school?: No. Gaelscoil ui Drisceoil is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Gaelscoil ui Drisceoil's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil ui Drisceoil's roll number, 20239A, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil ui Drisceoil?: The closest is Scoil Triest. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Gaelscoil ui Drisceoil compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Gaelscoil ui DrisceoilThis school		381	Mixed	Multi-denominational	Yes	No
Scoil TriestGlanmire	1.1 km	72	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil na nOgGleann Maghair	1.6 km	32	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Little Island NSLittle Island	1.6 km	141	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil na Croise NaofaCork	1.8 km	193	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Gaelscoil MhachanCorcaigh	2.1 km	139	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
Scoil UrsulaBlackrock	2.4 km	182	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Dunkettle
Glanmire
Co. Cork
T45YY19

Principal: Pádraig Ó Céilleachair on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 021 500 3301
Email: [email protected]
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Next school holidays

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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