How many pupils go to Scoil Lorcáin?

Scoil Lorcáin has 485 pupils: 243 boys and 242 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil Lorcáin a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil Lorcáin takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Scoil Lorcáin?

Scoil Lorcáin has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Scoil Lorcáin teach through Irish?

Yes. Scoil Lorcáin is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.

Is Scoil Lorcáin a DEIS school?

No. Scoil Lorcáin is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Scoil Lorcáin's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Lorcáin's roll number, 18451J, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil Lorcáin?

The closest is Scoil na nAingeal. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Scoil Lorcáin

Baile na Manach, Co. Dublin

485 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-medium

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At a glance

Scoil Lorcáin is a primary school in Baile na Manach, Co. Dublin (Eircode A94 F596). Colmán Ó Drisceoil is the principal of Scoil Lorcáin, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 485
Boys and girls: Mixed · 243 boys, 242 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 18451J

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

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is Scoil Lorcáin?: Scoil Lorcáin is a primary school in Baile na Manach, Co. Dublin (Eircode A94 F596).
Who is the principal of Scoil Lorcáin?: Colmán Ó Drisceoil is the principal of Scoil Lorcáin, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Lorcáin?: Scoil Lorcáin has 485 pupils: 243 boys and 242 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Lorcáin a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil Lorcáin takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil Lorcáin?: Scoil Lorcáin has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Lorcáin teach through Irish?: Yes. Scoil Lorcáin is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Scoil Lorcáin a DEIS school?: No. Scoil Lorcáin is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Scoil Lorcáin's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Lorcáin's roll number, 18451J, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Lorcáin?: The closest is Scoil na nAingeal. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil Lorcáin compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil LorcáinThis school		485	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Scoil na nAingealBlackrock	600 m	410	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Oliver Plunkett Sp ScBlackrock	800 m	63	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Carysfort NSBlackrock	1.2 km	583	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Red Door Special SchoolMonkstown	1.2 km	29	Mixed	Not known	No	No
All Saints NSBlackrock	1.3 km	51	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Holy Family SchoolGlenageary	1.4 km	149	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Cearnóg Eaton
Baile na Manach
Co. Átha Cliath
A94F596

Principal: Colmán Ó Drisceoil on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 280 8906
Email: [email protected]
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Next school holidays

In 8 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 9 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
In 18 weeksFebruary mid-term breakThu, 18 February to Fri 19 February 2027

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