How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Átha Í?

Gaelscoil Átha Í has 151 pupils: 87 boys and 64 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Gaelscoil Átha Í a mixed school?

Yes. Gaelscoil Átha Í takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Átha Í?

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

Does Gaelscoil Átha Í teach through Irish?

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

Is Gaelscoil Átha Í a DEIS school?

Yes. Gaelscoil Átha Í is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Gaelscoil Átha Í's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Átha Í's roll number, 20192A, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Átha Í?

The closest is Athy Model School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Gaelscoil Átha Í

Baile Átha Í, Co. Kildare

151 pupilsMixedInter-denominationalIrish-mediumDEIS

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At a glance

Gaelscoil Átha Í is a primary school in Baile Átha Í, Co. Kildare (Eircode R14 DP92). Eoin Pluincéid is the principal of Gaelscoil Átha Í, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 151
Boys and girls: Mixed · 87 boys, 64 girls
Ethos: Inter-denominational
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20192A

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 Átha Í?: Gaelscoil Átha Í is a primary school in Baile Átha Í, Co. Kildare (Eircode R14 DP92).
Who is the principal of Gaelscoil Átha Í?: Eoin Pluincéid is the principal of Gaelscoil Átha Í, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Átha Í?: Gaelscoil Átha Í has 151 pupils: 87 boys and 64 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Gaelscoil Átha Í a mixed school?: Yes. Gaelscoil Átha Í takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Átha Í?: Gaelscoil Átha Í has a Inter-denominational ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Gaelscoil Átha Í teach through Irish?: Yes. Gaelscoil Átha Í is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Gaelscoil Átha Í a DEIS school?: Yes. Gaelscoil Átha Í is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Gaelscoil Átha Í's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Átha Í's roll number, 20192A, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Átha Í?: The closest is Athy Model School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Gaelscoil Átha Í compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Gaelscoil Átha ÍThis school		151	Mixed	Inter-denominational	Yes	Yes
Athy Model SchoolAthy	100 m	90	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Scoil Phadraig NaofaBaile Átha Í	300 m	592	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil Mhichil NaofaAthy	1.1 km	496	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Churchtown NSAthy	4.4 km	55	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Shanganamore NSAthy	5.6 km	106	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Kilberry NSAthy	5.7 km	84	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

An Tom Ard
Baile Átha Í
Co. Chill Dara
R14DP92

Principal: Eoin Pluincéid on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 059 863 4200
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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