Gaelcholáiste Reachrann
Domhnach Míde, Dublin
Key facts
- Irish-medium
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 453 smaller than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 222 girls, 231 boys
- Ethos
- Inter Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- All pupils taught all subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 76085N the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Gaelcholáiste Reachrann is a co-educational secondary school in Domhnach Míde, Dublin, where all subjects are taught through Irish. Enrolment is 453 students. The school operates under an inter-denominational ethos. Its mission statement, "Solas an Léinn" (The Light of Learning), describes a learning community that aims to achieve a high standard of education through Irish in an environment that encourages self-esteem and mutual respect. The school states that it supports the development of students' gifts through sport, music and other activities, and fosters pride in Irish identity and respect for the language and traditional culture. The curriculum includes the Junior Cycle, the Leaving Certificate and Transition Year. The school also provides learning support, study supervision, a homework club and career guidance. Students can take part in a range of extra-curricular activities.
Applying to Gaelcholáiste Reachrann
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 post-primary school dates apply broadly to Gaelcholáiste Reachrann. 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: Mon 15 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027 (primary schools: Thu 18 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 Gaelcholáiste Reachrann
How many pupils attend Gaelcholáiste Reachrann?
Gaelcholáiste Reachrann has 453 pupils enrolled, 222 girls and 231 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Gaelcholáiste Reachrann a DEIS school?
No. Gaelcholáiste Reachrann 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 Gaelcholáiste Reachrann teach through Irish?
Yes. Gaelcholáiste Reachrann teaches all subjects through Irish.