Gaelcholáiste Mhuire
Corcaigh, Co. Cork
690 studentsMixedGaelcholáisteDEISSecondaryTY
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October (passed)Online Admissions Forms
- Applications close
- Wednesday, 21 OctoberForm submission deadlineAdd to calendar
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Students this year
690 students: 322 girls and 368 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 116
- 2nd year
- 96
- 3rd year
- 124
- TY
- 124
- 5th year
- 108
- 6th year
- 122
Transition Year: 124 students are in Transition Year, about as many as in 3rd year. That usually means most students take it. Ask whether it's optional.
What it costs
- Tuition fees
- None. The school is in the free education scheme.
- Schoolbooks
- Free in every year, including TY, under the free schoolbooks scheme.
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At a glance
Gaelcholáiste Mhuire is a voluntary secondary school in Corcaigh, Co. Cork (Eircode T23 WN77). Gaelcholáiste Mhuire has 690 students: 368 boys and 322 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 368 boys, 322 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- Edmund Rice Schools Trust
- Language
- Gaelcholáiste: all subjects through Irish
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- Yes, part of the DEIS programme
- Roll number
- 62531H
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
Explained: what DEIS means · Gaelcholáistí · types of school · how to choose
Questions parents ask
- Where is Gaelcholáiste Mhuire?
- Gaelcholáiste Mhuire is a voluntary secondary school in Corcaigh, Co. Cork (Eircode T23 WN77).
- How many students go to Gaelcholáiste Mhuire?
- Gaelcholáiste Mhuire has 690 students: 368 boys and 322 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Gaelcholáiste Mhuire?
- Donal O'Buachalla is the principal of Gaelcholáiste Mhuire, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Gaelcholáiste Mhuire a mixed school?
- Yes. Gaelcholáiste Mhuire takes both boys and girls.
- Is Gaelcholáiste Mhuire fee-paying?
- No. Gaelcholáiste Mhuire is in the free education scheme, so there are no tuition fees. Like most schools it may ask for a voluntary contribution, which can't be compulsory.
- What is the ethos of Gaelcholáiste Mhuire?
- Gaelcholáiste Mhuire has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Edmund Rice Schools Trust.
- Does Gaelcholáiste Mhuire teach through Irish?
- Yes. Gaelcholáiste Mhuire is a Gaelcholáiste, so students learn every subject through Irish.
- Does Gaelcholáiste Mhuire have Transition Year?
- 124 students are in Transition Year, about as many as in 3rd year. That usually means most students take it. Ask whether it's optional.
- Is Gaelcholáiste Mhuire a DEIS school?
- Yes. Gaelcholáiste Mhuire is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
- Where can I read Gaelcholáiste Mhuire's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelcholáiste Mhuire's roll number, 62531H, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Gaelcholáiste Mhuire?
- The closest is North Monastery Secondary School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.
Closest secondary schools
| School | Distance | Students | Boys and girls | Type | Fees | Next date | Irish-medium | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaelcholáiste MhuireThis school | 690 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Wed, 21 Oct | Yes | Yes | |
| North Monastery Secondary SchoolCork | 100 m | 271 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | Yes |
| St Vincent's Secondary SchoolCork | 300 m | 283 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Nano Nagle CollegeCork | 500 m | 161 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | Yes |
| St. Angela's CollegeCork | 1.0 km | 606 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | No |
| Christian Brothers CollegeCork | 1.1 km | 919 | Boys | Secondary | Fee‑paying | Applications close, Wed, 21 Oct | No | No |
| Scoil MhuireCork | 1.2 km | 432 | Girls | Secondary | Fee‑paying | None found yet | No | No |
Straight-line distances. Compare with the two closest · See more schools near here.
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Contact
Gaelcholáiste Mhuire (A.G.)An Mhainistir Thuaidh
Corcaigh
T23WN77
- Principal: Donal O'Buachalla on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 021 430 7579
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.gcm.ie
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Primary schools nearby
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Next school holidays
- In 9 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
- In 10 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
- In 17 weeksFebruary mid-term breakMon, 15 February to Fri 19 February 2027
These dates are set for every secondary school in Ireland. Check with Gaelcholáiste Mhuire for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar