How many pupils go to Gaelscoil ui Earcain?

Gaelscoil ui Earcain has 248 pupils: 128 boys and 120 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Gaelscoil ui Earcain a mixed school?

Yes. Gaelscoil ui Earcain takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Gaelscoil ui Earcain?

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

Does Gaelscoil ui Earcain teach through Irish?

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

Is Gaelscoil ui Earcain a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read Gaelscoil ui Earcain's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil ui Earcain's roll number, 20220C, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil ui Earcain?

The closest is S N Naomh Feargal Boys Senior. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Gaelscoil ui Earcain

Dublin 11, Co. Dublin

248 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-mediumDEIS

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At a glance

Gaelscoil ui Earcain is a primary school in Dublin 11, Co. Dublin (Eircode D11 VP44). Leah Ní Mhaoláin is the principal of Gaelscoil ui Earcain, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 248
Boys and girls: Mixed · 128 boys, 120 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20220C

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 ui Earcain?: Gaelscoil ui Earcain is a primary school in Dublin 11, Co. Dublin (Eircode D11 VP44).
Who is the principal of Gaelscoil ui Earcain?: Leah Ní Mhaoláin is the principal of Gaelscoil ui Earcain, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Gaelscoil ui Earcain?: Gaelscoil ui Earcain has 248 pupils: 128 boys and 120 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Gaelscoil ui Earcain a mixed school?: Yes. Gaelscoil ui Earcain takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Gaelscoil ui Earcain?: Gaelscoil ui Earcain has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Gaelscoil ui Earcain teach through Irish?: Yes. Gaelscoil ui Earcain is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Gaelscoil ui Earcain a DEIS school?: Yes. Gaelscoil ui Earcain is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Gaelscoil ui Earcain's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil ui Earcain's roll number, 20220C, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil ui Earcain?: The closest is S N Naomh Feargal Boys Senior. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

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Gaelscoil ui Earcain compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Gaelscoil ui EarcainThis school		248	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
S N Naomh Feargal Boys SeniorDublin 11	400 m	180	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	Yes
St Brigids Senior GirlsDublin 11	500 m	137	Mostly girls	Catholic	No	Yes
St Brigids Infant NSDublin 11	500 m	140	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Josephs G NSDublin 11	500 m	146	Girls	Catholic	No	Yes
Finglas Parochial National SchoolDublin 11	600 m	94	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	Yes
St Kevins B NSDublin 11	600 m	131	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Bóthar Ghlas an Éin
Fionnghlas
Baile Átha Cliath 11
D11VP44

Principal: Leah Ní Mhaoláin on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 864 3544
Email: [email protected]
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Next school holidays

In 9 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 10 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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