How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Riada?

Gaelscoil Riada has 158 pupils: 72 boys and 86 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Gaelscoil Riada a mixed school?

Yes. Gaelscoil Riada takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Riada?

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

Does Gaelscoil Riada teach through Irish?

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

Is Gaelscoil Riada a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read Gaelscoil Riada's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Riada's roll number, 20237T, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Riada?

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

Gaelscoil Riada

Baile Átha an Rí, Co. Galway

158 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-medium

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At a glance

Gaelscoil Riada is a primary school in Baile Átha an Rí, Co. Galway (Eircode H65 YP95). Maeve Ní Fhlaithearta is the principal of Gaelscoil Riada, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 158
Boys and girls: Mixed · 72 boys, 86 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20237T

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 Riada?: Gaelscoil Riada is a primary school in Baile Átha an Rí, Co. Galway (Eircode H65 YP95).
Who is the principal of Gaelscoil Riada?: Maeve Ní Fhlaithearta is the principal of Gaelscoil Riada, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Riada?: Gaelscoil Riada has 158 pupils: 72 boys and 86 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Gaelscoil Riada a mixed school?: Yes. Gaelscoil Riada takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Riada?: Gaelscoil Riada has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Gaelscoil Riada teach through Irish?: Yes. Gaelscoil Riada is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Gaelscoil Riada a DEIS school?: No. Gaelscoil Riada is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Gaelscoil Riada's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Riada's roll number, 20237T, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Riada?: The closest is Athenry Primary School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Gaelscoil Riada compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Gaelscoil RiadaThis school		158	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Athenry Primary SchoolAthenry	about 2.7 km	501	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Carnain NSAthenry	3.7 km	89	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Esker NSAthenry	5.8 km	65	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN MhuireOranmore	6.0 km	229	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
S N na Fuar CoilleadhCraughwell	6.1 km	100	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Oliver Plunketts NSAthenry	6.5 km	199	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Northgate Street
Gorteenacra
Baile Átha an Rí
H65YP95

Principal: Maeve Ní Fhlaithearta on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 091 850 638
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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