How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Dara?

Gaelscoil Dara has 419 pupils: 196 boys and 223 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Gaelscoil Dara a mixed school?

Yes. Gaelscoil Dara takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Dara?

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

Does Gaelscoil Dara teach through Irish?

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

Is Gaelscoil Dara a DEIS school?

No. Gaelscoil Dara is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Gaelscoil Dara's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Dara's roll number, 19858V, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Dara?

The closest is SN Caitriona Sois. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Gaelscoil Dara

Gaillimh, Co. Galway

419 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-medium

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At a glance

Gaelscoil Dara is a primary school in Gaillimh, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 PN47). Mícheál Ó Domhnaill is the principal of Gaelscoil Dara, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 419
Boys and girls: Mixed · 196 boys, 223 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19858V

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 Dara?: Gaelscoil Dara is a primary school in Gaillimh, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 PN47).
Who is the principal of Gaelscoil Dara?: Mícheál Ó Domhnaill is the principal of Gaelscoil Dara, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Dara?: Gaelscoil Dara has 419 pupils: 196 boys and 223 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Gaelscoil Dara a mixed school?: Yes. Gaelscoil Dara takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Dara?: Gaelscoil Dara has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Gaelscoil Dara teach through Irish?: Yes. Gaelscoil Dara is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Gaelscoil Dara a DEIS school?: No. Gaelscoil Dara is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Gaelscoil Dara's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Dara's roll number, 19858V, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Dara?: The closest is SN Caitriona Sois. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Gaelscoil Dara compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Gaelscoil DaraThis school		419	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
SN Caitriona SoisRenmore	400 m	350	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Caitriona SinsearRenmore	400 m	365	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Radharc na Mara National SchoolMervue	700 m	353	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil AineGalway	900 m	45	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Rosedale SchoolGalway	1.1 km	75	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Lakeview SchoolGalway	1.2 km	76	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Bóthar Bhaile an Locháin
An Rinn Mhór
Gaillimh
H91PN47

Principal: Mícheál Ó Domhnaill on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 091 757 145
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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