Gaelscoil An Cabhain
An Cabhán, Cavan
Key facts
- DEIS
- Irish-medium
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 193 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 94 girls, 99 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- All subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20026G the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Gaelscoil Bhréifne is a vibrant Irish‑medium primary school that serves the local community with a strong commitment to bilingual education. The school’s ethos centres on providing an excellent standard of learning while actively promoting the Irish language as the medium of communication. Pupils are immersed in an environment where Irish and English are both developed to a high level of fluency, supporting academic achievement and cultural identity. The school offers a broad programme of extracurricular activities that enrich the curriculum, including science weeks, sports, music sessions and community projects. Recent developments such as the construction of a new classroom block for senior classes demonstrate a focus on modern, well‑equipped facilities that cater to the diverse needs of learners. A welcoming atmosphere and a collaborative approach between staff, families and the wider community underpin the school’s aim to nurture confident, well‑rounded children.
Applying to Gaelscoil An Cabhain
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 Gaelscoil An Cabhain. 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 Gaelscoil An Cabhain
How many pupils attend Gaelscoil An Cabhain?
Gaelscoil An Cabhain has 193 pupils enrolled, 94 girls and 99 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Gaelscoil An Cabhain a DEIS school?
Yes. Gaelscoil An Cabhain is part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme called Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools. DEIS schools serve communities at risk of educational disadvantage and receive additional supports, which can include smaller classes, extra teaching posts and funding for books and meals.
Does Gaelscoil An Cabhain teach through Irish?
Yes. Gaelscoil An Cabhain teaches all subjects through Irish.