Carrigaline Community Special School

Carrigaline, Co. Cork

47 pupilsMixedMulti-denominationalSpecial

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Carrigaline Community Special School is a primary school in Carrigaline, Co. Cork (Eircode P43 Y160). Colm Manley is the principal of Carrigaline Community Special School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
47
Boys and girls
Mixed · 35 boys, 12 girls
Ethos
Multi-denominational
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Special
Roll number
20557O

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Questions parents ask

Where is Carrigaline Community Special School?
Carrigaline Community Special School is a primary school in Carrigaline, Co. Cork (Eircode P43 Y160).
Who is the principal of Carrigaline Community Special School?
Colm Manley is the principal of Carrigaline Community Special School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Carrigaline Community Special School?
Carrigaline Community Special School has 47 pupils: 35 boys and 12 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Carrigaline Community Special School a mixed school?
Yes. Carrigaline Community Special School takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Carrigaline Community Special School?
Carrigaline Community Special School has a Multi-denominational ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Carrigaline Community Special School teach through Irish?
No. Carrigaline Community Special School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Carrigaline Community Special School a DEIS school?
No. Carrigaline Community Special School is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Carrigaline Community Special School's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Carrigaline Community Special School's roll number, 20557O, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Carrigaline Community Special School?
The closest is Sonas Special Primary Junior School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 5 schools in Carrigaline · Special schools in Co. Cork · Multi-denominational schools in Co. Cork · Every school in Co. Cork

Closest schools

Carrigaline Community Special School compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Carrigaline Community Special SchoolThis school 47 Mixed Multi-denominational No No
Sonas Special Primary Junior SchoolArdnacloghy 100 m 48 Mixed Not known No No
Gaelscoil Charraig ui LeighinCarraig Uí Leighin 300 m 591 Mixed Catholic Yes No
St Mary's Church of Ireland N.SCarrigaline 400 m 204 Mixed Church of Ireland No No
Carrigaline Educate Together NSCarrigaline 1.1 km 424 Mixed Multi-denominational No No
Owenabue ETNSCarrigaline about 2.8 km 118 Mixed Multi-denominational No No
Holy Well National School (Scoil Tobair Naofa)Carrigaline about 2.8 km 803 Mixed Catholic No No

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Contact

Bridge Mount
Carrigaline
Co. Cork
P43Y160

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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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