Linn Dara Schools

Dublin 10, Co. Dublin

51 pupilsMixedMulti-denominationalSpecial

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Linn Dara Schools is a primary school in Dublin 10, Co. Dublin (Eircode D10 XR23). Matthew Swain is the principal of Linn Dara Schools, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
51
Boys and girls
Mixed · 14 boys, 37 girls
Ethos
Multi-denominational
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Special
Roll number
19630O

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is Linn Dara Schools?
Linn Dara Schools is a primary school in Dublin 10, Co. Dublin (Eircode D10 XR23).
Who is the principal of Linn Dara Schools?
Matthew Swain is the principal of Linn Dara Schools, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Linn Dara Schools?
Linn Dara Schools has 51 pupils: 14 boys and 37 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Linn Dara Schools a mixed school?
Yes. Linn Dara Schools takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Linn Dara Schools?
Linn Dara Schools has a Multi-denominational ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Linn Dara Schools teach through Irish?
No. Linn Dara Schools teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Linn Dara Schools a DEIS school?
No. Linn Dara Schools is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Linn Dara Schools's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Linn Dara Schools's roll number, 19630O, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Linn Dara Schools?
The closest is St Ultans NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 9 schools in Dublin 10 · Special schools in Co. Dublin · Multi-denominational schools in Co. Dublin · Every school in Co. Dublin

Closest schools

Linn Dara Schools compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Linn Dara SchoolsThis school 51 Mixed Multi-denominational No No
St Ultans NSDublin 10 700 m 359 Mixed Catholic No Yes
St Marys Junior NSDublin 22 1.1 km 183 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Scoil Bride CDublin 20 1.2 km 329 Girls Catholic No No
S N Banrion na nAingeal 1Dublin 10 1.2 km 171 Boys Catholic No Yes
Bainrion na nAingal 2Dublin 10 1.2 km 133 Boys Catholic No Yes
St Marys Sen NSDublin 22 1.2 km 204 Mixed Catholic No Yes

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Contact

Linn Dara CAMHS Approved Centre
Cherry Orchard Hospital Campus
Ballyfermot
Dublin 10
D10XR23

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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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