Gaelscoil An Mhuilinn
An Muileann gCearr, Westmeath
Key facts
- Irish-medium
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 179 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 87 girls, 92 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- All subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20002P the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Gaelscoil an Mhuilinn is a mixed‑language primary school situated on Ashe Road in Mullingar, County Westmeath. It operates as a Gaelcholáiste with a Catholic ethos, providing a bilingual environment where Irish is the medium of instruction while fostering a welcoming atmosphere for all families. The school’s curriculum places a strong emphasis on the holistic development of each pupil, balancing academic rigour with a wide range of extracurricular activities such as sport, music, drama, and wellbeing programmes. Facilities support this broad approach, offering dedicated spaces for active play, creative arts, and digital learning, all aimed at nurturing confidence, creativity and a love of learning. The school community is built around close collaboration between staff, pupils and parents, reflected in an active Parents’ Association and regular school events. Gaelscoil an Mhuilinn prides itself on a vibrant school life that encourages participation, cultural appreciation and personal growth, preparing children for lifelong learning and active citizenship within both the Irish‑speaking and wider community.
History
Gaelscoil an Mhuilinn was founded in 1994 in the town of Mullingar. Since its establishment, the school has grown steadily, continually strengthening its provision for bilingual, Catholic primary education and expanding its range of extracurricular activities and community involvement.
Applying to Gaelscoil An Mhuilinn
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 Mhuilinn. 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 Mhuilinn
How many pupils attend Gaelscoil An Mhuilinn?
Gaelscoil An Mhuilinn has 179 pupils enrolled, 87 girls and 92 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Gaelscoil An Mhuilinn a DEIS school?
No. Gaelscoil An Mhuilinn 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 Mhuilinn teach through Irish?
Yes. Gaelscoil An Mhuilinn teaches all subjects through Irish.