Gaelscoil Carrig Ui Leighinn
Carraig Uí Leighin, Cork
Key facts
- Irish-medium
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 591 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 313 girls, 278 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- All subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19881Q the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Gaelscoil Charraig Uí Leighin is an Irish‑medium primary school that welcomes children, parents, former pupils, teachers and the wider community to share in a vibrant learning journey. The school places a strong emphasis on creating a positive, inclusive atmosphere, underpinned by its annual “Bí Cineálta” (Be Kind) campaign which encourages kindness as a core value. A busy Parents Council supports school life, organising events and contributing to the development of school policies, while a comprehensive online calendar keeps families informed of holidays, term dates and extracurricular activities. The school offers a range of facilities designed to support both academic and physical development. Recent enhancements include a newly‑opened playground equipped with obstacle courses, slides and dual swings, providing a safe and stimulating environment for outdoor play. Inside, the school provides well‑stocked book lists, resource‑rich classrooms and access to a variety of school policies and staff information through its website. Regular cultural and sporting events, such as Gaelic football matches, Christmas concerts and Halloween celebrations, enrich the curriculum and foster a strong sense of community.
Applying to Gaelscoil Carrig Ui Leighinn
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.
National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Gaelscoil Carrig Ui Leighinn. 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 Carrig Ui Leighinn
How many pupils attend Gaelscoil Carrig Ui Leighinn?
Gaelscoil Carrig Ui Leighinn has 591 pupils enrolled, 313 girls and 278 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Gaelscoil Carrig Ui Leighinn a DEIS school?
No. Gaelscoil Carrig Ui Leighinn 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 Carrig Ui Leighinn teach through Irish?
Yes. Gaelscoil Carrig Ui Leighinn teaches all subjects through Irish.