Gaelscoil Eadan Doire
Éadan Doire, Offaly
Key facts
- DEIS
- Irish-medium
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 69 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 35 girls, 34 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- All subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20332N the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Gaelscoil Éadan Doire is a dedicated Irish‑language primary school situated in Edenderry, County Offaly. The school delivers its curriculum entirely through Irish, with English taught as a separate subject, providing pupils with full immersion in the national language from early childhood through to the end of primary education. The school caters for children from the Naíonáin (pre‑school) stage through to senior primary classes, with distinct class groups such as Naíonáin I & II, Rang I & II, Rang III & IV, Rang V & VI and the Sáimhín Só 1 and 2 years. A broad programme of extracurricular activities, referred to as “Gníomhaíochtaí Scoile”, complements the academic timetable, encouraging participation in sport, arts and community projects. The school’s facilities are designed to support an active, collaborative learning environment. Classrooms are equipped for modern teaching methods, and dedicated spaces are available for music, art and physical education. The school maintains strong links with the local community and the national patron body, Foras Pátrúnachta, which supports full‑Irish schools across Ireland. Communication with families is facilitated through a regularly updated blog, social media channels and a comprehensive set of school policies available online.
History
The school’s history dates back to its establishment in 2008, as indicated by the “Stair na 2008” reference on the website. Since then, Gaelscoil Éadan Doire has grown to become a central hub for Irish‑medium education in the Edenderry area, continually expanding its class offerings and community involvement.
Applying to Gaelscoil Eadan Doire
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 Eadan Doire. 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 Eadan Doire
How many pupils attend Gaelscoil Eadan Doire?
Gaelscoil Eadan Doire has 69 pupils enrolled, 35 girls and 34 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Gaelscoil Eadan Doire a DEIS school?
Yes. Gaelscoil Eadan Doire 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 Eadan Doire teach through Irish?
Yes. Gaelscoil Eadan Doire teaches all subjects through Irish.