How many pupils go to Gaelscoil an Duinninigh?

Gaelscoil an Duinninigh has 380 pupils: 168 boys and 212 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Gaelscoil an Duinninigh a mixed school?

Yes. Gaelscoil an Duinninigh takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Gaelscoil an Duinninigh?

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

Does Gaelscoil an Duinninigh teach through Irish?

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

Is Gaelscoil an Duinninigh a DEIS school?

No. Gaelscoil an Duinninigh is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Gaelscoil an Duinninigh's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil an Duinninigh's roll number, 19898K, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil an Duinninigh?

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

Gaelscoil an Duinninigh

Sord, Co. Dublin

380 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-medium

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At a glance

Gaelscoil an Duinninigh is a primary school in Sord, Co. Dublin (Eircode K67 V207). Nóirín Ní Laighin is the principal of Gaelscoil an Duinninigh, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 380
Boys and girls: Mixed · 168 boys, 212 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19898K

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 an Duinninigh?: Gaelscoil an Duinninigh is a primary school in Sord, Co. Dublin (Eircode K67 V207).
Who is the principal of Gaelscoil an Duinninigh?: Nóirín Ní Laighin is the principal of Gaelscoil an Duinninigh, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Gaelscoil an Duinninigh?: Gaelscoil an Duinninigh has 380 pupils: 168 boys and 212 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Gaelscoil an Duinninigh a mixed school?: Yes. Gaelscoil an Duinninigh takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Gaelscoil an Duinninigh?: Gaelscoil an Duinninigh has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Gaelscoil an Duinninigh teach through Irish?: Yes. Gaelscoil an Duinninigh is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Gaelscoil an Duinninigh a DEIS school?: No. Gaelscoil an Duinninigh is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Gaelscoil an Duinninigh's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil an Duinninigh's roll number, 19898K, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil an Duinninigh?: The closest is Holywell Educate Together National School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Gaelscoil an Duinninigh compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Gaelscoil an DuinninighThis school		380	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Holywell Educate Together National SchoolSwords	600 m	613	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
SN Cholmcille CSwords	1.5 km	326	Girls	Catholic	No	No
SN Cholmille BSwords	1.6 km	320	Boys	Catholic	No	No
Swords Borough NSSwords	1.9 km	84	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
John Paul II NSMalahide	2.2 km	663	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN N Sailbheastar NfaMalahide	2.5 km	366	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Draighneán
Bóthar Fhaol Droma
Sord
Co. Átha Cliath
K67V207

Principal: Nóirín Ní Laighin on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 840 9640
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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