Is Gaelscoil Riabhach a mixed school?

Yes. Gaelscoil Riabhach takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Riabhach?

Gaelscoil Riabhach has a Multi-denominational ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Gaelscoil Riabhach teach through Irish?

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

Is Gaelscoil Riabhach a DEIS school?

No. Gaelscoil Riabhach is not part of the DEIS programme.

What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Riabhach?

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

Gaelscoil Riabhach

Baile Locha Riach, Co. Galway

170 pupilsMixedMulti-denominationalIrish-medium

At a glance

Gaelscoil Riabhach is a primary school in Baile Locha Riach, Co. Galway (Eircode H62 TK22). Gaelscoil Riabhach has 170 pupils: 78 boys and 92 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Pupils: 170
Boys and girls: Mixed · 78 boys, 92 girls
Ethos: Multi-denominational
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20123E

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Questions parents ask

Where is Gaelscoil Riabhach?: Gaelscoil Riabhach is a primary school in Baile Locha Riach, Co. Galway (Eircode H62 TK22).
How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Riabhach?: Gaelscoil Riabhach has 170 pupils: 78 boys and 92 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Gaelscoil Riabhach a mixed school?: Yes. Gaelscoil Riabhach takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Riabhach?: Gaelscoil Riabhach has a Multi-denominational ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Gaelscoil Riabhach teach through Irish?: Yes. Gaelscoil Riabhach is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Gaelscoil Riabhach a DEIS school?: No. Gaelscoil Riabhach is not part of the DEIS programme.
What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Riabhach?: The closest is SN Ide Naofa. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Gaelscoil Riabhach compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Gaelscoil RiabhachThis school		170	Mixed	Multi-denominational	Yes	No
SN Ide NaofaLoughrea	1.6 km	328	Mostly girls	Catholic	No	No
St Brendans NSLoughrea	1.8 km	216	Boys	Catholic	No	No
SN Cillini DiomaLoughrea	4.2 km	147	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Seosamh NaofaAthenry	4.9 km	203	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Naomh EannaLoughrea	6.1 km	208	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Kilchreest Central SchLoughrea	6.8 km	110	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Bóthar Ráth Rodaigh
Cois Móna
Baile Locha Riach
Co. na Gaillimhe
H62TK22

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Next school holidays

In 2 weeksOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 10 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
In 19 weeksFebruary mid-term breakThu, 18 February to Fri 19 February 2027

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