Scoil Chroí Íosa

Blarney, Co. Cork

286 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Scoil Chroí Íosa is a primary school in Blarney, Co. Cork (Eircode T23 E722). Michael Foley is the principal of Scoil Chroí Íosa, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
286
Boys and girls
Mixed · 131 boys, 155 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
20399W

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 Chroí Íosa?
Scoil Chroí Íosa is a primary school in Blarney, Co. Cork (Eircode T23 E722).
Who is the principal of Scoil Chroí Íosa?
Michael Foley is the principal of Scoil Chroí Íosa, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Chroí Íosa?
Scoil Chroí Íosa has 286 pupils: 131 boys and 155 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Chroí Íosa a mixed school?
Yes. Scoil Chroí Íosa takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil Chroí Íosa?
Scoil Chroí Íosa has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Chroí Íosa teach through Irish?
No. Scoil Chroí Íosa teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil Chroí Íosa a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Chroí Íosa is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Scoil Chroí Íosa's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Chroí Íosa's roll number, 20399W, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Chroí Íosa?
The closest is Gaelscoil Mhuscraí. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: Every school in Co. Cork

Closest schools

Scoil Chroí Íosa compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Scoil Chroí ÍosaThis school 286 Mixed Catholic No No
Gaelscoil MhuscraíAn Bhlárna 600 m 195 Mixed Catholic Yes No
Clogheen Mixed NSKerry Pike 3.0 km 181 Mixed Catholic No No
Cloghroe Mixed NSCloghroe 3.6 km 537 Mixed Catholic No No
SN MhuireCork 5.0 km 316 Mixed Catholic No No
Scoil BarraBallincollig 5.5 km 449 Mixed Catholic No No
SN Naomh Eoin BBallincollig 5.5 km 352 Boys Catholic No No

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Contact

St Anne's Road
Blarney
Co. Cork
T23E722

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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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