How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Philib Barún?

Gaelscoil Philib Barún has 194 pupils: 102 boys and 92 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Gaelscoil Philib Barún a mixed school?

Yes. Gaelscoil Philib Barún takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Philib Barún?

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

Does Gaelscoil Philib Barún teach through Irish?

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

Is Gaelscoil Philib Barún a DEIS school?

No. Gaelscoil Philib Barún is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Gaelscoil Philib Barún's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Philib Barún's roll number, 19885B, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Philib Barún?

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

Gaelscoil Philib Barún

An Trá Mhór, Co. Waterford

194 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-medium

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At a glance

Gaelscoil Philib Barún is a primary school in An Trá Mhór, Co. Waterford (Eircode X91 FP29). Daithí de Paor is the principal of Gaelscoil Philib Barún, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 194
Boys and girls: Mixed · 102 boys, 92 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19885B

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 Philib Barún?: Gaelscoil Philib Barún is a primary school in An Trá Mhór, Co. Waterford (Eircode X91 FP29).
Who is the principal of Gaelscoil Philib Barún?: Daithí de Paor is the principal of Gaelscoil Philib Barún, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Philib Barún?: Gaelscoil Philib Barún has 194 pupils: 102 boys and 92 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Gaelscoil Philib Barún a mixed school?: Yes. Gaelscoil Philib Barún takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Philib Barún?: Gaelscoil Philib Barún has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Gaelscoil Philib Barún teach through Irish?: Yes. Gaelscoil Philib Barún is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Gaelscoil Philib Barún a DEIS school?: No. Gaelscoil Philib Barún is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Gaelscoil Philib Barún's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Philib Barún's roll number, 19885B, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Philib Barún?: The closest is Glor na Mara NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Gaelscoil Philib Barún compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Gaelscoil Philib BarúnThis school		194	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Glor na Mara NSTramore	600 m	381	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Tramore Educate Together National SchoolTramore	600 m	180	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
Holy Cross SchoolTramore	1.6 km	567	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Fionnabhair NSTramore	5.8 km	172	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
S N Baile an BhuitléirighButlerstown	6.5 km	242	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Saviours NSWaterford	7.9 km	330	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Cruabhaile Uachtarach
An Trá Mhór
Co. Phort Láirge
X91FP29

Principal: Daithí de Paor on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 051 381 329
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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