Scoil Chuil Aodha Barr D Inse
Máighchromtha, Cork
Key facts
- Gaeltacht
- Irish-medium
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 58 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 30 girls, 28 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- All subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20222G the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Chúil Aodha Barr D’Inse is a Gaeltacht primary school situated in the village of Chúil Aodha, at the heart of the Muskerry Gaeltacht in County Cork. It is a mixed, Catholic‑maintained school catering for children aged four to thirteen and delivers the full primary curriculum through Irish. The school places a strong emphasis on the preservation and celebration of local culture, heritage and the Irish language, encapsulated in its motto “Teanga Ársa – Oidhreacht Órga”. The learning environment is designed to support holistic development – academic, physical, creative, social, spiritual and emotional – within a welcoming, positive and distinctly Gaelic atmosphere. Facilities include a purpose‑built building completed in 1996, located near the Abha an tSuláin, providing modern classrooms and spaces for cultural activities that reinforce the school’s commitment to nurturing a deep connection to Irish traditions while preparing pupils for the wider world.
History
Scoil Chúil Aodha Barr D’Inse was founded as a merger between Scoil Chúil Aodha and Scoil Bharr d’Inse. The current school building was constructed in 1996 and is sited beside the Abha an tSuláin. The school’s origins lie in serving the local Gaeltacht community and promoting Irish language and heritage.
Applying to Scoil Chuil Aodha Barr D Inse
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 Chuil Aodha Barr D Inse. 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 Chuil Aodha Barr D Inse
How many pupils attend Scoil Chuil Aodha Barr D Inse?
Scoil Chuil Aodha Barr D Inse has 58 pupils enrolled, 30 girls and 28 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Chuil Aodha Barr D Inse a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Chuil Aodha Barr D Inse 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 Scoil Chuil Aodha Barr D Inse teach through Irish?
Yes. Scoil Chuil Aodha Barr D Inse teaches all subjects through Irish. It is also located in a Gaeltacht area.