Gaelscoil an Chaisleáin
Tanner Park, Cork
Key facts
- Irish-medium
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 205 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 108 girls, 97 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- All subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20500I the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Gaelscoil an Chaisleáin is a multidenominational, all‑Irish primary school situated in the Tanner Park area of Ballincollig, County Cork. The school provides a child‑centred, safe and vibrant learning environment that places a strong emphasis on partnership between home and school. Its educational philosophy blends the Irish language curriculum with a health‑promoting, active and creative ethos, encouraging pupils to develop academically, socially and physically. The school’s programme includes a distinctive Suzuki violin strand, where children learn in small, collaborative groups, fostering peer support and a love of music as a core part of Irish cultural life. A robust active‑school framework underpins daily routines, with a focus on healthy eating, regular sport and physical activity, and a commitment to environmental respect. Additional curricular pillars such as STEM and a well‑resourced garden further enrich the learning experience, offering hands‑on opportunities that complement classroom teaching. Facilities at the school include dedicated spaces for music, sport and outdoor learning, alongside modern classroom environments designed to support interactive and inquiry‑based teaching. The school’s location within the community hub of Cumann Rugbaí Baile an Chollaigh provides easy access to local amenities and reinforces its role as a central, welcoming hub for families in the area.
History
Gaelscoil an Chaisleáin opened on 31 August 2017, marking a new chapter in the educational history of Ballincollig. Since its inception, the school has grown as a centre for Irish‑medium education, continually developing its partnership‑focused approach and expanding its range of active‑learning and cultural programmes.
Applying to Gaelscoil an Chaisleáin
For a September 2027 place, a school's formal admissions process cannot begin before 1 October 2026. The school sets its own opening and closing dates in its annual admission notice.
School-published admissions links
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National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Gaelscoil an Chaisleáin. Individual schools set their own discretionary closure days, confirm exact dates with the school.
- October Mid-Term Break: Mon 26 Oct – Fri 30 Oct 2026
- Christmas Holidays: Wed 23 Dec 2026 – Tue 5 Jan 2027
- February Mid-Term Break: Thu 18 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027 (post-primary schools: Mon 15 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027)
- Easter Holidays: Mon 22 Mar – Sun 4 Apr 2027
Primary schools close for the last two days of the February mid-term week and may use discretionary days to take the full week, so their break can be shorter than post-primary schools'.
Frequently asked questions about Gaelscoil an Chaisleáin
How many pupils attend Gaelscoil an Chaisleáin?
Gaelscoil an Chaisleáin has 205 pupils enrolled, 108 girls and 97 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Gaelscoil an Chaisleáin a DEIS school?
No. Gaelscoil an Chaisleáin is not part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme of additional supports for schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage. Not holding DEIS status says nothing about how good a school is, only about the profile of the community it serves.
Does Gaelscoil an Chaisleáin teach through Irish?
Yes. Gaelscoil an Chaisleáin teaches all subjects through Irish.