How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Éadan Doire?

Gaelscoil Éadan Doire has 69 pupils: 34 boys and 35 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Gaelscoil Éadan Doire a mixed school?

Yes. Gaelscoil Éadan Doire takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Éadan Doire?

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

Does Gaelscoil Éadan Doire teach through Irish?

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

Is Gaelscoil Éadan Doire a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read Gaelscoil Éadan Doire's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Éadan Doire's roll number, 20332N, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Éadan Doire?

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

Gaelscoil Éadan Doire

Éadan Doire, Co. Offaly

69 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-mediumDEIS

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At a glance

Gaelscoil Éadan Doire is a primary school in Éadan Doire, Co. Offaly (Eircode R45 ED89). Dónal Ó Grádaigh is the principal of Gaelscoil Éadan Doire, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 69
Boys and girls: Mixed · 34 boys, 35 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20332N

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 Éadan Doire?: Gaelscoil Éadan Doire is a primary school in Éadan Doire, Co. Offaly (Eircode R45 ED89).
Who is the principal of Gaelscoil Éadan Doire?: Dónal Ó Grádaigh is the principal of Gaelscoil Éadan Doire, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Éadan Doire?: Gaelscoil Éadan Doire has 69 pupils: 34 boys and 35 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Gaelscoil Éadan Doire a mixed school?: Yes. Gaelscoil Éadan Doire takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Éadan Doire?: Gaelscoil Éadan Doire has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Gaelscoil Éadan Doire teach through Irish?: Yes. Gaelscoil Éadan Doire is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Gaelscoil Éadan Doire a DEIS school?: Yes. Gaelscoil Éadan Doire is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Gaelscoil Éadan Doire's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Éadan Doire's roll number, 20332N, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Éadan Doire?: The closest is Scoil Bhríde Primary School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Gaelscoil Éadan Doire compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Gaelscoil Éadan DoireThis school		69	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
Scoil Bhríde Primary SchoolEdenderry	200 m	480	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Edenderry 2 NSEdenderry	200 m	48	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
St Patrick's National SchoolEdenderry	600 m	192	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Edenderry Convent NSEdenderry	800 m	429	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN PhadraigRhode	5.5 km	124	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Castlejordan Central NSTullamore	7.3 km	79	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Cill Anna
Éadan Doire
Co Uíbh Fhailí
R45ED89

Principal: Dónal Ó Grádaigh on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 046 977 3322
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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