Is Gaelscoil Lir a mixed school?

Yes. Gaelscoil Lir takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Lir?

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

Does Gaelscoil Lir teach through Irish?

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

Is Gaelscoil Lir a DEIS school?

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

What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Lir?

The closest is St Marks Junior Mixed. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Gaelscoil Lir

Dublin 24, Co. Dublin

53 pupilsMixedMulti-denominationalIrish-medium

At a glance

Gaelscoil Lir is a primary school in Dublin 24, Co. Dublin (Eircode D24 R920). Gaelscoil Lir has 53 pupils: 27 boys and 26 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Pupils: 53
Boys and girls: Mixed · 27 boys, 26 girls
Ethos: Multi-denominational
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20531T

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Questions parents ask

Where is Gaelscoil Lir?: Gaelscoil Lir is a primary school in Dublin 24, Co. Dublin (Eircode D24 R920).
How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Lir?: Gaelscoil Lir has 53 pupils: 27 boys and 26 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Gaelscoil Lir a mixed school?: Yes. Gaelscoil Lir takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Lir?: Gaelscoil Lir has a Multi-denominational ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Gaelscoil Lir teach through Irish?: Yes. Gaelscoil Lir is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Gaelscoil Lir a DEIS school?: No. Gaelscoil Lir is not part of the DEIS programme.
What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Lir?: The closest is St Marks Junior Mixed. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Gaelscoil Lir compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Gaelscoil LirThis school		53	Mixed	Multi-denominational	Yes	No
St Marks Junior MixedDublin 24	500 m	450	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Marks Sen NSDublin 24	500 m	497	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Tallaght Community National SchoolDublin 24	800 m	151	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	Yes
The Adelaide and Meath HospitalDublin 24	800 m	11	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
S N an Croi Ro NaofaDublin 24	900 m	213	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
An Chroi Ro Naofa SoisDublin 24	900 m	167	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Lána Bhaile Uí Fhoirtcheirn
Teach Sagard
Dublin 24
D24R920

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Next school holidays

In 2 weeksOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 10 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
In 19 weeksFebruary mid-term breakThu, 18 February to Fri 19 February 2027

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