Gaelscoil Bhaile Brigin
Baile Brigín, Dublin
Key facts
- Irish-medium
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 306 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 164 girls, 142 boys
- Ethos
- Inter Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- All subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20252P the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Gaelscoil Bhaile Brigín is an Irish‑medium primary school that opened its doors in 2006. It provides a fully immersive language environment where pupils develop fluency in Irish while following the national curriculum. The school places a strong emphasis on an open, collaborative atmosphere, encouraging families to engage actively with the school community. Its vision is for every child to enjoy a positive, worthwhile experience and to achieve their full potential in a supportive setting. The school offers a range of facilities and services to meet the needs of its learners, including a dedicated special‑needs class with separate enrolment periods, online payment and enrolment systems, and a school calendar that highlights cultural and sporting events. A weather‑station link on the site demonstrates a commitment to integrating real‑world learning opportunities. The community‑driven ethos is reinforced by regular newsletters, open‑day events and a welcoming approach to parental queries, ensuring a vibrant and inclusive educational environment.
History
Gaelscoil Bhaile Brigín opened in 2006 following the hard work of a dedicated founding committee and a parents’ committee. Since its inception the school has grown steadily, benefitting from the commitment, diligence, goodwill and positive attitude of the whole school community, which has helped it develop into a strong, thriving centre of Irish‑medium education.
Applying to Gaelscoil Bhaile Brigin
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 Bhaile Brigin. 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 Bhaile Brigin
How many pupils attend Gaelscoil Bhaile Brigin?
Gaelscoil Bhaile Brigin has 306 pupils enrolled, 164 girls and 142 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Gaelscoil Bhaile Brigin a DEIS school?
No. Gaelscoil Bhaile Brigin 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 Bhaile Brigin teach through Irish?
Yes. Gaelscoil Bhaile Brigin teaches all subjects through Irish.