How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Chionn tSáile?

Gaelscoil Chionn tSáile has 145 pupils: 81 boys and 64 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Gaelscoil Chionn tSáile a mixed school?

Yes. Gaelscoil Chionn tSáile takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Chionn tSáile?

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

Does Gaelscoil Chionn tSáile teach through Irish?

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

Is Gaelscoil Chionn tSáile a DEIS school?

No. Gaelscoil Chionn tSáile is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Gaelscoil Chionn tSáile's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Chionn tSáile's roll number, 20265B, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Chionn tSáile?

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

Gaelscoil Chionn tSáile

Cionn tSáile, Co. Cork

145 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-medium

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At a glance

Gaelscoil Chionn tSáile is a primary school in Cionn tSáile, Co. Cork (Eircode P17 VF84). Sinéad Ní Mhurchú is the principal of Gaelscoil Chionn tSáile, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 145
Boys and girls: Mixed · 81 boys, 64 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20265B

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 Chionn tSáile?: Gaelscoil Chionn tSáile is a primary school in Cionn tSáile, Co. Cork (Eircode P17 VF84).
Who is the principal of Gaelscoil Chionn tSáile?: Sinéad Ní Mhurchú is the principal of Gaelscoil Chionn tSáile, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Chionn tSáile?: Gaelscoil Chionn tSáile has 145 pupils: 81 boys and 64 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Gaelscoil Chionn tSáile a mixed school?: Yes. Gaelscoil Chionn tSáile takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Chionn tSáile?: Gaelscoil Chionn tSáile has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Gaelscoil Chionn tSáile teach through Irish?: Yes. Gaelscoil Chionn tSáile is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Gaelscoil Chionn tSáile a DEIS school?: No. Gaelscoil Chionn tSáile is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Gaelscoil Chionn tSáile's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Chionn tSáile's roll number, 20265B, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Chionn tSáile?: The closest is Scoil Naomh Eltin. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

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Gaelscoil Chionn tSáile compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Gaelscoil Chionn tSáileThis school		145	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Scoil Naomh EltinKinsale	1.0 km	401	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Kinsale NSKinsale	1.7 km	55	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
SN Chobh Chionn TsaileKinsale	2.5 km	213	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Dundar Mhuighe NSKinsale	4.4 km	175	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Mhuire na nGrastBelgooly	5.2 km	363	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Ballinadee NSBandon	6.1 km	95	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

An Ceapach
Cionn tSáile
Co. Chorcaí
P17VF84

Principal: Sinéad Ní Mhurchú on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 021 477 3731
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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