How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Chnoc Liamhna?

Gaelscoil Chnoc Liamhna has 233 pupils: 113 boys and 120 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Gaelscoil Chnoc Liamhna a mixed school?

Yes. Gaelscoil Chnoc Liamhna takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Chnoc Liamhna?

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

Does Gaelscoil Chnoc Liamhna teach through Irish?

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

Is Gaelscoil Chnoc Liamhna a DEIS school?

No. Gaelscoil Chnoc Liamhna is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Gaelscoil Chnoc Liamhna's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Chnoc Liamhna's roll number, 20043G, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Chnoc Liamhna?

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

Gaelscoil Chnoc Liamhna

Dublin 16, Co. Dublin

233 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-medium

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At a glance

Gaelscoil Chnoc Liamhna is a primary school in Dublin 16, Co. Dublin (Eircode D16 F9W8). Cárthaigh Ó Cuill is the principal of Gaelscoil Chnoc Liamhna, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 233
Boys and girls: Mixed · 113 boys, 120 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20043G

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 Chnoc Liamhna?: Gaelscoil Chnoc Liamhna is a primary school in Dublin 16, Co. Dublin (Eircode D16 F9W8).
Who is the principal of Gaelscoil Chnoc Liamhna?: Cárthaigh Ó Cuill is the principal of Gaelscoil Chnoc Liamhna, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Chnoc Liamhna?: Gaelscoil Chnoc Liamhna has 233 pupils: 113 boys and 120 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Gaelscoil Chnoc Liamhna a mixed school?: Yes. Gaelscoil Chnoc Liamhna takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Chnoc Liamhna?: Gaelscoil Chnoc Liamhna has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Gaelscoil Chnoc Liamhna teach through Irish?: Yes. Gaelscoil Chnoc Liamhna is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Gaelscoil Chnoc Liamhna a DEIS school?: No. Gaelscoil Chnoc Liamhna is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Gaelscoil Chnoc Liamhna's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Chnoc Liamhna's roll number, 20043G, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Chnoc Liamhna?: The closest is St Colmcille Senior NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

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Gaelscoil Chnoc Liamhna compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Gaelscoil Chnoc LiamhnaThis school		233	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
St Colmcille Senior NSDublin 16	700 m	744	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Colmcille NaofaDublin 16	700 m	721	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil CarmelDublin 24	700 m	313	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Treasa FirhouseDublin 24	900 m	377	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Gaelscoil na GiúiseBaile Átha Cliath	1.2 km	278	Mixed	Multi-denominational	Yes	No
Firhouse Educate Together National SchoolDublin 24	1.2 km	355	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No

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Contact

Sean Bhóthar Chnoc Liamhna
Bothar Cnoc Liamhna
Baile Átha Cliath 16
D16F9W8

Principal: Cárthaigh Ó Cuill on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 493 9262
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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