How many pupils go to Scoil Mobhi?

Scoil Mobhi has 248 pupils: 131 boys and 117 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil Mobhi a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil Mobhi takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Scoil Mobhi?

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

Does Scoil Mobhi teach through Irish?

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

Is Scoil Mobhi a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read Scoil Mobhi's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Mobhi's roll number, 19395H, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil Mobhi?

The closest is Gaelscoil Áine. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Scoil Mobhi

Dublin 9, Co. Dublin

248 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-medium

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At a glance

Scoil Mobhi is a primary school in Dublin 9, Co. Dublin (Eircode D09 A303). Feargal Breathnach is the principal of Scoil Mobhi, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 248
Boys and girls: Mixed · 131 boys, 117 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19395H

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 Mobhi?: Scoil Mobhi is a primary school in Dublin 9, Co. Dublin (Eircode D09 A303).
Who is the principal of Scoil Mobhi?: Feargal Breathnach is the principal of Scoil Mobhi, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Mobhi?: Scoil Mobhi has 248 pupils: 131 boys and 117 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Mobhi a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil Mobhi takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil Mobhi?: Scoil Mobhi has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Mobhi teach through Irish?: Yes. Scoil Mobhi is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Scoil Mobhi a DEIS school?: No. Scoil Mobhi is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Scoil Mobhi's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Mobhi's roll number, 19395H, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Mobhi?: The closest is Gaelscoil Áine. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil Mobhi compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil MobhiThis school		248	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Gaelscoil ÁineDroim Conrach	100 m	176	Mixed	Multi-denominational	Yes	No
Glasnevin NSDublin 9	300 m	83	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Corpus Christi NSDublin 9	400 m	398	Mostly girls	Catholic	No	No
St Patricks N SchoolDublin 9	500 m	449	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	No
Glasnevin Educate Together NSDublin 11	500 m	410	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
St Columbas Con G & IDublin 9	700 m	378	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Bóthar Mobhí
Glasnaíon
Baile Átha Cliath 9
D09A303

Principal: Feargal Breathnach on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 837 9591
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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