Gaelscoil Chnoc Liamhna
BOTHAR CNOC LIAMHNA, Dublin
Key facts
- Irish-medium
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 233 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 120 girls, 113 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- All subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20043G the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Gaelscoil Chnoc Liamhna is a primary school that delivers a high‑quality, Irish‑medium education to children in the Cnoc Liamhna area (D16 F9W8). The school’s ethos combines a Catholic moral framework with a commitment to the intellectual, physical, social, emotional and spiritual development of each pupil. Learning is conducted through Irish, with a strong emphasis on fostering pride in the Irish language and Gaelic culture while also achieving high standards in English. The curriculum is designed to be stimulating, happy and supportive, encouraging independent learning, self‑confidence and a love of knowledge. The school promotes an open, friendly atmosphere characterised by co‑operation, professionalism and teamwork. Parents are recognised as the primary educators of their children and are actively involved through a vibrant Parents’ Association (Cairde na Scoile) and representation on the Board of Management. The school operates Monday to Friday from 8.30 am to 2.30 pm and welcomes new families through regular open‑night events and a clear enrolment process.
Applying to Gaelscoil Chnoc Liamhna
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 Chnoc Liamhna. 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 Chnoc Liamhna
How many pupils attend Gaelscoil Chnoc Liamhna?
Gaelscoil Chnoc Liamhna has 233 pupils enrolled, 120 girls and 113 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Gaelscoil Chnoc Liamhna a DEIS school?
No. Gaelscoil Chnoc Liamhna 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 Chnoc Liamhna teach through Irish?
Yes. Gaelscoil Chnoc Liamhna teaches all subjects through Irish.