How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Mhic Amhlaigh?

Gaelscoil Mhic Amhlaigh has 643 pupils: 303 boys and 340 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Gaelscoil Mhic Amhlaigh a mixed school?

Yes. Gaelscoil Mhic Amhlaigh takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Mhic Amhlaigh?

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

Does Gaelscoil Mhic Amhlaigh teach through Irish?

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

Is Gaelscoil Mhic Amhlaigh a DEIS school?

No. Gaelscoil Mhic Amhlaigh is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Gaelscoil Mhic Amhlaigh's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Mhic Amhlaigh's roll number, 19994G, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Mhic Amhlaigh?

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

Gaelscoil Mhic Amhlaigh

Gaillimh, Co. Galway

643 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-medium

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At a glance

Gaelscoil Mhic Amhlaigh is a primary school in Gaillimh, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 FV4D). Dairíona Nic Con Iomaire is the principal of Gaelscoil Mhic Amhlaigh, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 643
Boys and girls: Mixed · 303 boys, 340 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19994G
Gaeltacht: Yes

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 Mhic Amhlaigh?: Gaelscoil Mhic Amhlaigh is a primary school in Gaillimh, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 FV4D).
Who is the principal of Gaelscoil Mhic Amhlaigh?: Dairíona Nic Con Iomaire is the principal of Gaelscoil Mhic Amhlaigh, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Mhic Amhlaigh?: Gaelscoil Mhic Amhlaigh has 643 pupils: 303 boys and 340 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Gaelscoil Mhic Amhlaigh a mixed school?: Yes. Gaelscoil Mhic Amhlaigh takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Mhic Amhlaigh?: Gaelscoil Mhic Amhlaigh has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Gaelscoil Mhic Amhlaigh teach through Irish?: Yes. Gaelscoil Mhic Amhlaigh is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Gaelscoil Mhic Amhlaigh a DEIS school?: No. Gaelscoil Mhic Amhlaigh is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Gaelscoil Mhic Amhlaigh's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Mhic Amhlaigh's roll number, 19994G, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Mhic Amhlaigh?: The closest is St. John the Apostle, Knocknacarra NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Gaelscoil Mhic Amhlaigh compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Gaelscoil Mhic AmhlaighThis school		643	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
St. John the Apostle, Knocknacarra NSGalway	1.5 km	400	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Naomh IosefBearna	1.8 km	183	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
S N Seamus NaofaBearna	2.0 km	221	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Knocknacarra Educate Together NSKnocknacarra	2.2 km	207	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
Cuan na Gaillimhe Community National SchoolKnocknacarra	2.2 km	112	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
Scoil Naomh EindeGalway	2.8 km	119	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	No

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Lána an Mhuillearoa
Cnoc na Cathrach
Gaillimh
H91FV4D

Principal: Dairíona Nic Con Iomaire on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 091 590 152
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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