How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Áine?

Gaelscoil Áine has 176 pupils: 84 boys and 92 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Gaelscoil Áine a mixed school?

Yes. Gaelscoil Áine takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Áine?

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

Does Gaelscoil Áine teach through Irish?

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

Is Gaelscoil Áine a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read Gaelscoil Áine's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Áine's roll number, 20517C, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Áine?

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

Gaelscoil Áine

Droim Conrach, Co. Dublin

176 pupilsMixedMulti-denominationalIrish-medium

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At a glance

Gaelscoil Áine is a primary school in Droim Conrach, Co. Dublin (Eircode D09 XP65). Niamh Nic Dhiarmada is the principal of Gaelscoil Áine, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 176
Boys and girls: Mixed · 84 boys, 92 girls
Ethos: Multi-denominational
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20517C

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 Áine?: Gaelscoil Áine is a primary school in Droim Conrach, Co. Dublin (Eircode D09 XP65).
Who is the principal of Gaelscoil Áine?: Niamh Nic Dhiarmada is the principal of Gaelscoil Áine, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Áine?: Gaelscoil Áine has 176 pupils: 84 boys and 92 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Gaelscoil Áine a mixed school?: Yes. Gaelscoil Áine takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Áine?: Gaelscoil Áine has a Multi-denominational ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Gaelscoil Áine teach through Irish?: Yes. Gaelscoil Áine is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Gaelscoil Áine a DEIS school?: No. Gaelscoil Áine is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Gaelscoil Áine's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Áine's roll number, 20517C, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Áine?: The closest is Scoil Mobhi. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Gaelscoil Áine compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Gaelscoil ÁineThis school		176	Mixed	Multi-denominational	Yes	No
Scoil MobhiDublin 9	100 m	248	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Glasnevin NSDublin 9	200 m	83	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Corpus Christi NSDublin 9	500 m	398	Mostly girls	Catholic	No	No
Glasnevin Educate Together NSDublin 11	500 m	410	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
St Patricks N SchoolDublin 9	500 m	449	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	No
St Columbas Con G & IDublin 9	700 m	378	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Bóthar Naomh Mobhí,
Droim Conrach,
D09XP65

Principal: Niamh Nic Dhiarmada on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 837 7941
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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