How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Lios na nOg?

Gaelscoil Lios na nOg has 188 pupils: 99 boys and 89 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Gaelscoil Lios na nOg a mixed school?

Yes. Gaelscoil Lios na nOg takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Lios na nOg?

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

Does Gaelscoil Lios na nOg teach through Irish?

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

Is Gaelscoil Lios na nOg a DEIS school?

No. Gaelscoil Lios na nOg is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Gaelscoil Lios na nOg's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Lios na nOg's roll number, 20048Q, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Lios na nOg?

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

Gaelscoil Lios na nOg

Dublin 6, Co. Dublin

188 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-medium

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At a glance

Gaelscoil Lios na nOg is a primary school in Dublin 6, Co. Dublin (Eircode D06 WF43). Cormac Chambers is the principal of Gaelscoil Lios na nOg, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 188
Boys and girls: Mixed · 99 boys, 89 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20048Q

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 Lios na nOg?: Gaelscoil Lios na nOg is a primary school in Dublin 6, Co. Dublin (Eircode D06 WF43).
Who is the principal of Gaelscoil Lios na nOg?: Cormac Chambers is the principal of Gaelscoil Lios na nOg, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Lios na nOg?: Gaelscoil Lios na nOg has 188 pupils: 99 boys and 89 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Gaelscoil Lios na nOg a mixed school?: Yes. Gaelscoil Lios na nOg takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Lios na nOg?: Gaelscoil Lios na nOg has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Gaelscoil Lios na nOg teach through Irish?: Yes. Gaelscoil Lios na nOg is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Gaelscoil Lios na nOg a DEIS school?: No. Gaelscoil Lios na nOg is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Gaelscoil Lios na nOg's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Lios na nOg's roll number, 20048Q, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Lios na nOg?: The closest is SN Brighde. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

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Gaelscoil Lios na nOg compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Gaelscoil Lios na nOgThis school		188	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
SN BrighdeDublin 6	100 m	358	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Ranelagh Multi Denom NSDublin 6	500 m	221	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
Sandford Parish National SchoolDublin 6	600 m	196	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Kildare Place NSDublin 6	600 m	189	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
St. Louis National SchoolDublin 6	800 m	590	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Harcourt Terrace Educate Together National SchoolDublin 2	1.1 km	295	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No

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Teach Feadha Chuileann
Bóthar Oakley
Raghnallach
Baile Átha Cliath 6
D06WF43

Principal: Cormac Chambers on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 497 5300
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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