Ceiliuradh 25 Bliain to Gaelscoil Chorain who proudly marked the beginning of their 25th anniversary celebrations. Gaelscoil Choráin was established in 1983. It was the first primary gaelscoil to be formed in Cork County, apart from one or two modhscoil that were in existence since the 50′s.

The school name celebrates a local saint, St. Coran, who studied and resided in the Youghal area in 800 A.D. Great credit is due to those involved in setting up the gaelscoil, and those first parents who enrolled their children, taking a great leap of faith into the unknown. The original school building was in Church St. in the premises of the former Vocational School, which was the precursor to Coláiste Eoin. It was an appropriate site historically because within yards of the school was St. Mary’s Collegiate Church, which was an esteemed learning centre in the ninth century, where St. Coran and St. Declan are reputed to have studied. Gaelscoil Chorain were fortunate to have a solid base, albeit basic, and the rooms were warm and well insulated. In hindsight it was an unique location steeped in history, with both young and young at heart forming part of the little streets community. Wishing the school, teachers, staff and pupils many many years of continued success.
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