How many pupils go to Gaelscoil an Eiscir Riada?

Gaelscoil an Eiscir Riada has 185 pupils: 86 boys and 99 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Gaelscoil an Eiscir Riada a mixed school?

Yes. Gaelscoil an Eiscir Riada takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Gaelscoil an Eiscir Riada?

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

Does Gaelscoil an Eiscir Riada teach through Irish?

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

Is Gaelscoil an Eiscir Riada a DEIS school?

No. Gaelscoil an Eiscir Riada is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Gaelscoil an Eiscir Riada's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil an Eiscir Riada's roll number, 19990V, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil an Eiscir Riada?

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

Gaelscoil an Eiscir Riada

An Tulach Mhor, Co. Offaly

185 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-medium

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At a glance

Gaelscoil an Eiscir Riada is a primary school in An Tulach Mhor, Co. Offaly (Eircode R35 YP90). Donna Martyn is the principal of Gaelscoil an Eiscir Riada, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 185
Boys and girls: Mixed · 86 boys, 99 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19990V

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 Eiscir Riada?: Gaelscoil an Eiscir Riada is a primary school in An Tulach Mhor, Co. Offaly (Eircode R35 YP90).
Who is the principal of Gaelscoil an Eiscir Riada?: Donna Martyn is the principal of Gaelscoil an Eiscir Riada, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Gaelscoil an Eiscir Riada?: Gaelscoil an Eiscir Riada has 185 pupils: 86 boys and 99 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Gaelscoil an Eiscir Riada a mixed school?: Yes. Gaelscoil an Eiscir Riada takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Gaelscoil an Eiscir Riada?: Gaelscoil an Eiscir Riada has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Gaelscoil an Eiscir Riada teach through Irish?: Yes. Gaelscoil an Eiscir Riada is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Gaelscoil an Eiscir Riada a DEIS school?: No. Gaelscoil an Eiscir Riada is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Gaelscoil an Eiscir Riada's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil an Eiscir Riada's roll number, 19990V, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil an Eiscir Riada?: The closest is Charleville NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Gaelscoil an Eiscir Riada compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Gaelscoil an Eiscir RiadaThis school		185	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Charleville NSTullamore	500 m	173	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
SN Naomh PhilomenaTullamore	1.3 km	164	Girls	Catholic	No	Yes
Offaly School of Special EducationTullamore	1.4 km	42	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil MhuireTullamore	1.6 km	249	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Naomh Brighde BuachTullamore	1.6 km	116	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
St. Joseph's N.S.Tullamore	1.8 km	360	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Cluain Calga
An Tulach Mhor
Co. Uibh Fhaili
R35YP90

Principal: Donna Martyn on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 057 935 2058
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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