How many pupils go to Gaelscoil na bhFili?

Gaelscoil na bhFili has 41 pupils: 19 boys and 22 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Gaelscoil na bhFili a mixed school?

Yes. Gaelscoil na bhFili takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Gaelscoil na bhFili?

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

Does Gaelscoil na bhFili teach through Irish?

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

Is Gaelscoil na bhFili a DEIS school?

No. Gaelscoil na bhFili is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Gaelscoil na bhFili's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil na bhFili's roll number, 20264W, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil na bhFili?

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

Gaelscoil na bhFili

Gort Inse Guaire, Co. Galway

41 pupilsMixedMulti-denominationalIrish-medium

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At a glance

Gaelscoil na bhFili is a primary school in Gort Inse Guaire, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 E0Y3). Gearóid Ó Cinneide is the principal of Gaelscoil na bhFili, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 41
Boys and girls: Mixed · 19 boys, 22 girls
Ethos: Multi-denominational
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20264W

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 na bhFili?: Gaelscoil na bhFili is a primary school in Gort Inse Guaire, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 E0Y3).
Who is the principal of Gaelscoil na bhFili?: Gearóid Ó Cinneide is the principal of Gaelscoil na bhFili, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Gaelscoil na bhFili?: Gaelscoil na bhFili has 41 pupils: 19 boys and 22 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Gaelscoil na bhFili a mixed school?: Yes. Gaelscoil na bhFili takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Gaelscoil na bhFili?: Gaelscoil na bhFili has a Multi-denominational ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Gaelscoil na bhFili teach through Irish?: Yes. Gaelscoil na bhFili is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Gaelscoil na bhFili a DEIS school?: No. Gaelscoil na bhFili is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Gaelscoil na bhFili's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil na bhFili's roll number, 20264W, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil na bhFili?: The closest is Gort National School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

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Gaelscoil na bhFili compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Gaelscoil na bhFiliThis school		41	Mixed	Multi-denominational	Yes	No
Gort National SchoolGort	900 m	197	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Cill FheicinGort	2.1 km	69	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Cill TartainGort Inse Guaire	3.8 km	117	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Columba's National SchoolGort	4.2 km	44	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Naomh Colman Mac DuaighGort	4.7 km	109	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Aine NaofaGort	5.7 km	92	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Gort Inse Guaire
Co. na Gaillimhe
H91E0Y3

Principal: Gearóid Ó Cinneide on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 091 630 494
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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