Gaelscoil Eiscir Riada
Leamhcán, Dublin
Key facts
- Irish-medium
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 376 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 191 girls, 185 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- All subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20223I the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Gaelscoil Eiscir Riada is a vibrant, co‑educational primary school that delivers a full‑immersion Irish‑language curriculum from Naíonáin (Early Infants) through to Grade 6. The school follows a Catholic ethos while welcoming children of all faiths and none, and it operates two streams – a full‑Irish language stream and a Catholic stream – with Irish as the sole medium of instruction for all subjects except English. Learning is underpinned by a strong emphasis on community partnership, collaborative teaching, and the development of both academic and personal skills in a supportive, positive environment. The school’s facilities are designed to stimulate curiosity and active learning. Dedicated spaces include a sensory room, a theatre, an outdoor classroom, a well‑equipped garden, a forested play area and a calm outdoor zone with sensory play equipment. Modern technology, such as mobile devices, is used to enhance teaching and to manage data securely. These resources, together with a focus on values such as respect, kindness and inclusivity, create an energetic and attractive learning atmosphere that encourages pupils to thrive academically and socially.
History
Gaelscoil Eiscir Riada opened in mid‑September 2005 with two teachers and an initial roll of 26 pupils, operating from the CLG na Sáirséalaigh hall. In September 2006 the school moved to prefabricated classrooms on Bóthar an Ghrifín, and in May 2006 received permanent recognition from the Department of Education and Science. A purpose‑built, permanent building was completed in mid‑September 2012. Since then the school has expanded to provide two streams for each class from Naíonáin to Grade 6 and operates under the patronage of An Foras Pátrúnachta na Scoileanna Lán Ghaeilge.
Applying to Gaelscoil Eiscir Riada
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 Eiscir Riada. 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 Eiscir Riada
How many pupils attend Gaelscoil Eiscir Riada?
Gaelscoil Eiscir Riada has 376 pupils enrolled, 191 girls and 185 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Gaelscoil Eiscir Riada a DEIS school?
No. Gaelscoil Eiscir Riada 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 Eiscir Riada teach through Irish?
Yes. Gaelscoil Eiscir Riada teaches all subjects through Irish.