Who is the principal of Meanscoil Nua an Leith Triuigh?

Karen Blennerhassett is the principal of Meanscoil Nua an Leith Triuigh, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is Meanscoil Nua an Leith Triuigh a mixed school?

Yes. Meanscoil Nua an Leith Triuigh takes both boys and girls.

Is Meanscoil Nua an Leith Triuigh fee-paying?

No. Meanscoil Nua an Leith Triuigh 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 Meanscoil Nua an Leith Triuigh?

Meanscoil Nua an Leith Triuigh has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Bishop of Kerry.

Does Meanscoil Nua an Leith Triuigh teach through Irish?

No. Meanscoil Nua an Leith Triuigh teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Meanscoil Nua an Leith Triuigh a DEIS school?

No. Meanscoil Nua an Leith Triuigh is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Meanscoil Nua an Leith Triuigh's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Meanscoil Nua an Leith Triuigh's roll number, 68075O, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near Meanscoil Nua an Leith Triuigh?

The closest is Mercy Secondary School Mounthawk. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Meanscoil Nua an Leith Triuigh

Caislean Ghriaire, Co. Kerry

160 studentsMixedSecondaryTY

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Students this year

160 students: 79 girls and 81 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 28
2nd year: 23
3rd year: 28
TY: 26
5th year: 28
6th year: 27

Transition Year: 26 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

Meanscoil Nua an Leith Triuigh is a voluntary secondary school in Caislean Ghriaire, Co. Kerry (Eircode V92 HY82). Meanscoil Nua an Leith Triuigh has 160 students: 81 boys and 79 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Voluntary secondary school
Boys and girls: Mixed · 81 boys, 79 girls
Fees: Free education scheme, no tuition fees
Ethos: Catholic
Patron: Bishop of Kerry
Language: English-medium
Day or boarding: Day school
DEIS: No
Roll number: 68075O

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Questions parents ask

Where is Meanscoil Nua an Leith Triuigh?: Meanscoil Nua an Leith Triuigh is a voluntary secondary school in Caislean Ghriaire, Co. Kerry (Eircode V92 HY82).
How many students go to Meanscoil Nua an Leith Triuigh?: Meanscoil Nua an Leith Triuigh has 160 students: 81 boys and 79 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Meanscoil Nua an Leith Triuigh?: Karen Blennerhassett is the principal of Meanscoil Nua an Leith Triuigh, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Meanscoil Nua an Leith Triuigh a mixed school?: Yes. Meanscoil Nua an Leith Triuigh takes both boys and girls.
Is Meanscoil Nua an Leith Triuigh fee-paying?: No. Meanscoil Nua an Leith Triuigh 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 Meanscoil Nua an Leith Triuigh?: Meanscoil Nua an Leith Triuigh has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Bishop of Kerry.
Does Meanscoil Nua an Leith Triuigh teach through Irish?: No. Meanscoil Nua an Leith Triuigh teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does Meanscoil Nua an Leith Triuigh have Transition Year?: 26 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 Meanscoil Nua an Leith Triuigh a DEIS school?: No. Meanscoil Nua an Leith Triuigh is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Meanscoil Nua an Leith Triuigh's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Meanscoil Nua an Leith Triuigh's roll number, 68075O, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Meanscoil Nua an Leith Triuigh?: The closest is Mercy Secondary School Mounthawk. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

Meanscoil Nua an Leith Triuigh compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Next date	Irish-medium	DEIS
Meanscoil Nua an Leith TriuighThis school		160	Mixed	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No
Mercy Secondary School MounthawkTralee	20.3 km	1,322	Mixed	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Fri, 13 Nov	No	No
Pobalscoil Chorca DhuibhneDaingean Uí Chúis	21.0 km	441	Mixed	Community school	Free	None found yet	Yes	No
C.B.S. Secondary SchoolTralee	21.4 km	801	Boys	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Fri, 13 Nov	No	No
Presentation Secondary SchoolTralee	21.6 km	517	Girls	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Fri, 13 Nov	No	No
Gaelcholáiste ChiarraíTrá Lí	22.3 km	312	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	Applications close, Fri, 13 Nov	Yes	No
The Intermediate SchoolKillorglin	22.4 km	711	Mixed	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Fri, 6 Nov	No	No

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Contact

Caislean Ghriaire
Co Chiarrai
V92HY82

Principal: Karen Blennerhassett on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 066 713 9746
Email: [email protected]
Website: msltcastlegregory.ie
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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

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