How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Mhic Aodha?

Gaelscoil Mhic Aodha has 215 pupils: 97 boys and 118 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Gaelscoil Mhic Aodha a mixed school?

Yes. Gaelscoil Mhic Aodha takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Mhic Aodha?

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

Does Gaelscoil Mhic Aodha teach through Irish?

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

Is Gaelscoil Mhic Aodha a DEIS school?

No. Gaelscoil Mhic Aodha is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Gaelscoil Mhic Aodha's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Mhic Aodha's roll number, 20428D, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Mhic Aodha?

The closest is St Brigid's Kildare Town Primary School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Gaelscoil Mhic Aodha

Baile Chill Dara, Co. Kildare

215 pupilsMixedMulti-denominationalIrish-medium

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At a glance

Gaelscoil Mhic Aodha is a primary school in Baile Chill Dara, Co. Kildare (Eircode R51 CX64). Norma Ní Chonchúir is the principal of Gaelscoil Mhic Aodha, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 215
Boys and girls: Mixed · 97 boys, 118 girls
Ethos: Multi-denominational
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20428D

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 Mhic Aodha?: Gaelscoil Mhic Aodha is a primary school in Baile Chill Dara, Co. Kildare (Eircode R51 CX64).
Who is the principal of Gaelscoil Mhic Aodha?: Norma Ní Chonchúir is the principal of Gaelscoil Mhic Aodha, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Mhic Aodha?: Gaelscoil Mhic Aodha has 215 pupils: 97 boys and 118 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Gaelscoil Mhic Aodha a mixed school?: Yes. Gaelscoil Mhic Aodha takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Mhic Aodha?: Gaelscoil Mhic Aodha has a Multi-denominational ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Gaelscoil Mhic Aodha teach through Irish?: Yes. Gaelscoil Mhic Aodha is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Gaelscoil Mhic Aodha a DEIS school?: No. Gaelscoil Mhic Aodha is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Gaelscoil Mhic Aodha's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Mhic Aodha's roll number, 20428D, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Mhic Aodha?: The closest is St Brigid's Kildare Town Primary School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

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Gaelscoil Mhic Aodha compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Gaelscoil Mhic AodhaThis school		215	Mixed	Multi-denominational	Yes	No
St Brigid's Kildare Town Primary SchoolKildare Town	500 m	1,025	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Kildare Town Educate Together NSKildare Town	700 m	417	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
SN BrighdeNewbridge	6.1 km	229	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Annes Special SchoolThe Curragh	6.3 km	74	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN BrideMonasterevin	6.4 km	101	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Ballymany Junior NSNewbridge	6.6 km	333	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Bóthar Mhelitta
Baile Chill Dara
Co Chill Dara
R51CX64

Principal: Norma Ní Chonchúir on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 045 535 588
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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