Rural Co Cavan primary school set to become a gaelscoil | NorthernSound
By Padraig Corrigan · Northern Sound · 5 November 2026
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A primary school in Cavan is taking a bold decision and transitioning to becoming a gaelscoil. Corlea National School just outside Kingscourt is one of the smal...
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Play Add to playlist A primary school in Cavan is taking a bold decision and transitioning to becoming a gaelscoil.
Corlea National School just outside Kingscourt is one of the smallest schools in the local area.
It’s planning on completing its transition by September 2027, when it will accept its first Irish language students.
Currently Gaelscoil Bhréifne in Cavan Town is the only Irish-medium primary school in the county.
In contrast, Monaghan has the highest level of Irish language speakers outside of the Gaeltacht areas and has four gaelscoileanna and one gaelcholáiste.
Padraig Corrigan has been speaking to the principal of Corlea National School, Laura Marron, about why her school is becoming a gaelscoil.
Any parents interested in finding out more about Corlea’s transition or who are interested in enrolling their children in the school next year can contact Laura Marron on: 042 9667338.
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