Gael Scoil Thomais Daibhis
Magh Ealla, Cork
Key facts
- Irish-medium
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 412 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 204 girls, 208 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- All subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19886D the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Gaelscoil Thomáis Dáibhís is a Irish‑medium primary school situated in Cnoc an tSamhraidh, Mala, County Cork (P51 EY22). The school provides education for junior infants through the upper primary years, delivering the national curriculum through the medium of Irish and placing a strong emphasis on bilingual proficiency, cultural heritage and community involvement. Learning spaces are equipped with modern digital resources, including laptops, iPads, and interactive whiteboards, reflecting the school’s commitment to bridging the digital divide for pupils at risk of educational disadvantage. The school’s enrolment process is open to junior infants each year, with applications managed through a clear enrolment policy and annual enrolment statement. Parents are encouraged to contact the school during office hours for support and guidance. Gaelscoil Thomáis Dáibhís also benefits from European Union funding under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan, which has enabled the purchase of technology and the development of remote‑learning platforms, enhancing both classroom and home‑based learning experiences.
History
In 2021 the school was awarded a grant under the Irish National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP), part of the EU’s NextGenerationEU programme. The funding was used to provide laptops and iPads to students at risk of educational disadvantage, install additional interactive screens and support a remote‑learning platform, marking a significant step in the school’s development of digital infrastructure and inclusive education.
Applying to Gael Scoil Thomais Daibhis
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.
National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Gael Scoil Thomais Daibhis. 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 Gael Scoil Thomais Daibhis
How many pupils attend Gael Scoil Thomais Daibhis?
Gael Scoil Thomais Daibhis has 412 pupils enrolled, 204 girls and 208 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Gael Scoil Thomais Daibhis a DEIS school?
No. Gael Scoil Thomais Daibhis 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.
Does Gael Scoil Thomais Daibhis teach through Irish?
Yes. Gael Scoil Thomais Daibhis teaches all subjects through Irish.