Who is the principal of Scoil Chuimsitheach Chiaráin?

Sean Martin Macdonncha is the principal of Scoil Chuimsitheach Chiaráin, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is Scoil Chuimsitheach Chiaráin a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil Chuimsitheach Chiaráin takes both boys and girls.

Is Scoil Chuimsitheach Chiaráin fee-paying?

No. Scoil Chuimsitheach Chiaráin 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 Scoil Chuimsitheach Chiaráin?

Scoil Chuimsitheach Chiaráin has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Minister for Education, Archbishop of Tuam and GRETB.

Does Scoil Chuimsitheach Chiaráin teach through Irish?

Yes. Scoil Chuimsitheach Chiaráin is a Gaelcholáiste, so students learn every subject through Irish.

Is Scoil Chuimsitheach Chiaráin a DEIS school?

Yes. Scoil Chuimsitheach Chiaráin is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.

Where can I read Scoil Chuimsitheach Chiaráin's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Chuimsitheach Chiaráin's roll number, 81012N, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near Scoil Chuimsitheach Chiaráin?

The closest is Coláiste Na bPiarsach. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Scoil Chuimsitheach Chiaráin

An Cheathrú Rua, Co. Galway

440 studentsMixedGaelcholáisteDEISComprehensive schoolTY

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Students this year

440 students: 241 girls and 199 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 84
2nd year: 72
3rd year: 69
TY: 70
5th year: 67
6th year: 78

Transition Year: 70 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

Scoil Chuimsitheach Chiaráin is a comprehensive school in An Cheathrú Rua, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 N267). Scoil Chuimsitheach Chiaráin has 440 students: 199 boys and 241 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Comprehensive school
Boys and girls: Mixed · 199 boys, 241 girls
Fees: Free education scheme, no tuition fees
Ethos: Inter-denominational
Patron: Minister for Education, Archbishop of Tuam and GRETB
Language: Gaelcholáiste: all subjects through Irish
Day or boarding: Day school
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Roll number: 81012N
Gaeltacht: Yes

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Questions parents ask

Where is Scoil Chuimsitheach Chiaráin?: Scoil Chuimsitheach Chiaráin is a comprehensive school in An Cheathrú Rua, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 N267).
How many students go to Scoil Chuimsitheach Chiaráin?: Scoil Chuimsitheach Chiaráin has 440 students: 199 boys and 241 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Scoil Chuimsitheach Chiaráin?: Sean Martin Macdonncha is the principal of Scoil Chuimsitheach Chiaráin, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Scoil Chuimsitheach Chiaráin a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil Chuimsitheach Chiaráin takes both boys and girls.
Is Scoil Chuimsitheach Chiaráin fee-paying?: No. Scoil Chuimsitheach Chiaráin 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 Scoil Chuimsitheach Chiaráin?: Scoil Chuimsitheach Chiaráin has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Minister for Education, Archbishop of Tuam and GRETB.
Does Scoil Chuimsitheach Chiaráin teach through Irish?: Yes. Scoil Chuimsitheach Chiaráin is a Gaelcholáiste, so students learn every subject through Irish.
Does Scoil Chuimsitheach Chiaráin have Transition Year?: 70 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 Scoil Chuimsitheach Chiaráin a DEIS school?: Yes. Scoil Chuimsitheach Chiaráin is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
Where can I read Scoil Chuimsitheach Chiaráin's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Chuimsitheach Chiaráin's roll number, 81012N, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Scoil Chuimsitheach Chiaráin?: The closest is Coláiste Na bPiarsach. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

Scoil Chuimsitheach Chiaráin compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil Chuimsitheach ChiaráinThis school		440	Mixed	Comprehensive school	Free	Yes	Yes
Coláiste Na bPiarsachRos Muc	13.9 km	54	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	Yes	Yes
Colaiste CholmcilleIndreabhán	13.9 km	101	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	Yes	Yes
Coláiste Naomh ÉinneOileain Árann	16.0 km	59	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	Yes	No
Scoil Phobail Mhic DaraCarna	16.2 km	117	Mixed	Community school	Free	Yes	Yes
Colaiste Chroi MhuireAn Spideal	19.4 km	270	Mixed	Secondary	Free	Yes	No
Coláiste Naomh EoinOileáin Árann	19.5 km	41	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	Yes	No

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Contact

An Cheathrú Rua
Co na Gaillimhe
H91N267

Principal: Sean Martin Macdonncha on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 091 595 215
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.scoilcc.ie
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Tígh Nan Dooley Child Education and Development Centre200 m
SN Mhic Dara200 m
SN Coilm Cille4.0 km
S N Tir an Fhiaidh4.4 km
Scoil Ronain4.4 km

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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