How many pupils go to Gaelscoil na Cille?

Gaelscoil na Cille has 227 pupils: 104 boys and 123 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Gaelscoil na Cille a mixed school?

Yes. Gaelscoil na Cille takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Gaelscoil na Cille?

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

Does Gaelscoil na Cille teach through Irish?

Yes. Gaelscoil na Cille is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.

Is Gaelscoil na Cille a DEIS school?

No. Gaelscoil na Cille is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Gaelscoil na Cille's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil na Cille's roll number, 19779C, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil na Cille?

The closest is Ashbourne Educate Together National School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Gaelscoil na Cille

Ashbourne, Co. Meath

227 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-medium

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At a glance

Gaelscoil na Cille is a primary school in Ashbourne, Co. Meath (Eircode A84 TX36). Deirdre Nic Uaid is the principal of Gaelscoil na Cille, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 227
Boys and girls: Mixed · 104 boys, 123 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19779C

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 Gaelscoil na Cille?: Gaelscoil na Cille is a primary school in Ashbourne, Co. Meath (Eircode A84 TX36).
Who is the principal of Gaelscoil na Cille?: Deirdre Nic Uaid is the principal of Gaelscoil na Cille, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Gaelscoil na Cille?: Gaelscoil na Cille has 227 pupils: 104 boys and 123 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Gaelscoil na Cille a mixed school?: Yes. Gaelscoil na Cille takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Gaelscoil na Cille?: Gaelscoil na Cille has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Gaelscoil na Cille teach through Irish?: Yes. Gaelscoil na Cille is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Gaelscoil na Cille a DEIS school?: No. Gaelscoil na Cille is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Gaelscoil na Cille's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil na Cille's roll number, 19779C, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil na Cille?: The closest is Ashbourne Educate Together National School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Gaelscoil na Cille compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Gaelscoil na CilleThis school		227	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Ashbourne Educate Together National SchoolAshbourne	200 m	410	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
Scoil Nais DeaglainAshbourne	900 m	621	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil MhuireAshbourne	1.5 km	479	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Gaelscoil na MíCill Dhéagláin	1.5 km	242	Mixed	Multi-denominational	Yes	No
Ashbourne Community National SchoolAshbourne	about 2.4 km	342	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
St Pauls NSRatoath	4.3 km	565	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Cill Dheaglain
Ashbourne
Co Meath
A84TX36

Principal: Deirdre Nic Uaid on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 835 1600
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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