How many pupils go to Gaelscoil an Mhuilinn?

Gaelscoil an Mhuilinn has 179 pupils: 92 boys and 87 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Gaelscoil an Mhuilinn a mixed school?

Yes. Gaelscoil an Mhuilinn takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Gaelscoil an Mhuilinn?

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

Does Gaelscoil an Mhuilinn teach through Irish?

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

Is Gaelscoil an Mhuilinn a DEIS school?

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

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

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil an Mhuilinn's roll number, 20002P, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil an Mhuilinn?

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

Gaelscoil an Mhuilinn

An Muileann gCearr, Co. Westmeath

179 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-medium

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At a glance

Gaelscoil an Mhuilinn is a primary school in An Muileann gCearr, Co. Westmeath (Eircode N91 VN56). Bríd de Bhial is the principal of Gaelscoil an Mhuilinn, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 179
Boys and girls: Mixed · 92 boys, 87 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20002P

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 Mhuilinn?: Gaelscoil an Mhuilinn is a primary school in An Muileann gCearr, Co. Westmeath (Eircode N91 VN56).
Who is the principal of Gaelscoil an Mhuilinn?: Bríd de Bhial is the principal of Gaelscoil an Mhuilinn, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Gaelscoil an Mhuilinn?: Gaelscoil an Mhuilinn has 179 pupils: 92 boys and 87 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Gaelscoil an Mhuilinn a mixed school?: Yes. Gaelscoil an Mhuilinn takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Gaelscoil an Mhuilinn?: Gaelscoil an Mhuilinn has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Gaelscoil an Mhuilinn teach through Irish?: Yes. Gaelscoil an Mhuilinn is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Gaelscoil an Mhuilinn a DEIS school?: No. Gaelscoil an Mhuilinn is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Gaelscoil an Mhuilinn's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil an Mhuilinn's roll number, 20002P, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil an Mhuilinn?: The closest is Mullingar Educate Together NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

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Gaelscoil an Mhuilinn compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Gaelscoil an MhuilinnThis school		179	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Mullingar Educate Together NSMullingar	600 m	381	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	Yes
Scoil na mBraithreMullingar	700 m	409	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Brigids Special SchoolMullingar	800 m	93	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil na Maighdine MhuireMullingar	900 m	307	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Presentation Convent (jnr)Mullingar	900 m	277	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
S N na Naomh UileMullingar	1.2 km	86	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No

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Bóthar an Ághasaigh
An Muileann gCearr
Co. na hIarmhí
N91VN56

Principal: Bríd de Bhial on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 044 934 4754
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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