Gaelscoil An Chuilinn
Baile an Tirialaigh, Dublin
Key facts
- Irish-medium
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 282 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 143 girls, 139 boys
- Ethos
- Inter Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- All subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20394M the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Gaelscoil An Chuilinn is an Irish‑medium primary school situated in the heart of Dublin (Baile Átha Cliath). The school delivers the national curriculum through the medium of Irish, fostering fluency and cultural appreciation while maintaining high academic standards. Emphasis is placed on holistic development, with a strong focus on experiential learning, environmental stewardship and active participation in community projects. The campus incorporates innovative facilities that support a forward‑looking educational ethos. Notably, the school benefits from an urban forest initiative and a state‑of‑the‑art geodesic dome, providing unique outdoor and indoor learning environments that encourage sustainability and scientific inquiry. A broad programme of physical activity, including a dedicated “Physical Activity – Gníomhacht Choirp” scheme and an “Active School Week”, underpins the school’s commitment to health and wellbeing. Partnerships with local organisations further enrich the curriculum, offering pupils diverse opportunities to engage with the wider community.
Applying to Gaelscoil An Chuilinn
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 Chuilinn. 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 Chuilinn
How many pupils attend Gaelscoil An Chuilinn?
Gaelscoil An Chuilinn has 282 pupils enrolled, 143 girls and 139 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Gaelscoil An Chuilinn a DEIS school?
No. Gaelscoil An Chuilinn 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 Gaelscoil An Chuilinn teach through Irish?
Yes. Gaelscoil An Chuilinn teaches all subjects through Irish.