Scoil Chaitigheirn
Beara, Cork
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 62 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 28 girls, 34 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19507P the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Chaitigheirn is a primary school situated in the village of Eyeries on the Beara Peninsula, providing education for children in the local community. The school operates with three mainstream teachers complemented by a dedicated learning support and resource teacher, reflecting a commitment to inclusive education that caters for a range of abilities and needs. The modern school building houses four classrooms, a multi‑disabilities unit, a separate learning support and resource room, a library, a computer room, a kitchen, a PE hall and administrative offices. Recent enhancements include a well‑resourced sensory room and a newly opened sensory garden, both designed to support sensory development and wellbeing. Set within extensive grounds, the facilities enable a broad curriculum that balances academic learning with physical activity and outdoor exploration, fostering a nurturing and stimulating environment for young learners.
Applying to Scoil Chaitigheirn
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 Scoil Chaitigheirn. 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 Scoil Chaitigheirn
How many pupils attend Scoil Chaitigheirn?
Scoil Chaitigheirn has 62 pupils enrolled, 28 girls and 34 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Chaitigheirn a DEIS school?
Yes. Scoil Chaitigheirn is part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme called Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools. DEIS schools serve communities at risk of educational disadvantage and receive additional supports, which can include smaller classes, extra teaching posts and funding for books and meals.
What is the ethos of Scoil Chaitigheirn?
Scoil Chaitigheirn has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.