Eoin Baisde C Naoidh
Clontarf, Dublin
Key facts
- Girls
- Pupils enrolled
- 215 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19007S the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Eoin Baisde Cailiní Naoidh, locally known as Belgrove Infant Girls’ School, is an all‑girls infant school catering for pupils from Junior Infants to First Class. The school operates under the patronage of the Catholic Archdiocese of Dublin and is part of the larger Belgrove campus, which includes three other schools. Its educational philosophy centres on providing a safe, happy and stimulating environment where each child feels valued and inspired to reach her full potential. The motto “Is deas a bheith óg” – “It is nice to be young” – reflects the emphasis on kindness, care and a supportive atmosphere. Recent investment has modernised the facilities: classroom walls and cloakrooms have been removed to create larger learning spaces, the whole building has been rewired and equipped with Wi‑Fi, and a former library has been split into a dedicated library and a SET (Science, Engineering, Technology) room. An outdoor classroom, a newly overhauled garden, and a quiet space repurposed from the old photocopying room further enhance experiential learning. The school also runs a buddy‑class system with the neighbouring senior school to ease transition, and participates in Active School, Green School and STEM programmes to promote holistic development.
History
The school is one of four on the Belgrove campus and has been governed by a Board of Management chaired by Peter Gallogly. Over the past few years, substantial renovation projects funded by Department of Education grant aid and parent‑led fundraising have expanded classrooms, upgraded technology, and created new specialist spaces such as the SET room, outdoor classroom and garden. These developments reflect the school’s ongoing commitment to providing modern, child‑centred facilities.
Applying to Eoin Baisde C Naoidh
For a September 2027 place, a school's formal admissions process cannot begin before 1 October 2026. The school sets its own opening and closing dates in its annual admission notice.
School-published admissions links
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National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Eoin Baisde C Naoidh. Individual schools set their own discretionary closure days, confirm exact dates with the school.
- October Mid-Term Break: Mon 26 Oct – Fri 30 Oct 2026
- Christmas Holidays: Wed 23 Dec 2026 – Tue 5 Jan 2027
- February Mid-Term Break: Thu 18 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027 (post-primary schools: Mon 15 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027)
- Easter Holidays: Mon 22 Mar – Sun 4 Apr 2027
Primary schools close for the last two days of the February mid-term week and may use discretionary days to take the full week, so their break can be shorter than post-primary schools'.
Frequently asked questions about Eoin Baisde C Naoidh
How many pupils attend Eoin Baisde C Naoidh?
Eoin Baisde C Naoidh has 215 pupils enrolled. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Eoin Baisde C Naoidh a DEIS school?
No. Eoin Baisde C Naoidh is not part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme of additional supports for schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage. Not holding DEIS status says nothing about how good a school is, only about the profile of the community it serves.
What is the ethos of Eoin Baisde C Naoidh?
Eoin Baisde C Naoidh has a Catholic ethos. It is a girls' primary school.