How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Laighean?

Gaelscoil Laighean has 130 pupils: 58 boys and 72 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Gaelscoil Laighean a mixed school?

Yes. Gaelscoil Laighean takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Laighean?

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

Does Gaelscoil Laighean teach through Irish?

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

Is Gaelscoil Laighean a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read Gaelscoil Laighean's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Laighean's roll number, 20518E, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Laighean?

The closest is SN San Treasa. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Gaelscoil Laighean

Dublin 14, Co. Dublin

130 pupilsMixedMulti-denominationalIrish-medium

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At a glance

Gaelscoil Laighean is a primary school in Dublin 14, Co. Dublin (Eircode D14 RF67). Aoife Ní Scolaí is the principal of Gaelscoil Laighean, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 130
Boys and girls: Mixed · 58 boys, 72 girls
Ethos: Multi-denominational
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20518E

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 Laighean?: Gaelscoil Laighean is a primary school in Dublin 14, Co. Dublin (Eircode D14 RF67).
Who is the principal of Gaelscoil Laighean?: Aoife Ní Scolaí is the principal of Gaelscoil Laighean, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Laighean?: Gaelscoil Laighean has 130 pupils: 58 boys and 72 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Gaelscoil Laighean a mixed school?: Yes. Gaelscoil Laighean takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Laighean?: Gaelscoil Laighean has a Multi-denominational ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Gaelscoil Laighean teach through Irish?: Yes. Gaelscoil Laighean is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Gaelscoil Laighean a DEIS school?: No. Gaelscoil Laighean is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Gaelscoil Laighean's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Laighean's roll number, 20518E, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Laighean?: The closest is SN San Treasa. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Gaelscoil Laighean compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Gaelscoil LaigheanThis school		130	Mixed	Multi-denominational	Yes	No
SN San TreasaMount Merrion	700 m	430	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Cnoc AinbhilStillorgan	800 m	434	Girls	Catholic	No	No
Our lady's Grove Primary SchoolDublin 14	1.0 km	409	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Oatlands Primary School, An Edmund Rice SchoolBlackrock	1.2 km	428	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Islamic National SchoolDublin 14	1.2 km	414	Mixed	Muslim	No	No
SN Naomh LorcanStillorgan	1.3 km	390	Boys	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Bóthar Chnoc Ainbhil
Cnoc Muirfeann
Baile Átha Cliath 14
D14RF67

Principal: Aoife Ní Scolaí on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 085 803 6710
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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