Gaelscoil Eoin
Droichead na Dothra, Dublin
Key facts
- Irish-medium
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 64 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 30 girls, 34 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- All subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20539M the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Gaelscoil Eoin is a multi‑denominational Irish‑medium primary school catering for Junior Infants through to Sixth Class (ages 4‑12). The school delivers the national curriculum through the Irish language, fostering a friendly, safe environment where pupils can develop academically, socially and culturally. Emphasis is placed on high‑quality education, the celebration of Irish language and culture, and the promotion of diversity and inclusion at every level. The school is situated in a historic, purpose‑built building on Haddington Place, Ballsbridge (Droichead na Dothra), providing spacious classrooms, specialist areas and outdoor play spaces. Its timetable runs from 8:30 am to 2:10 pm for primary classes, with dedicated early‑year hours for the Naíonáin. The school offers regular information evenings for prospective families, a well‑structured registration process and clear communication channels to support parents throughout the admission journey.
History
Gaelscoil Eoin was established in 2021 as the first Gaelscoil serving the Dublin 2 and 4 catchment area. It opened with six children in Junior Infants and has grown steadily each year, expanding from early years provision to a full primary range (Junior Infants to Sixth Class). The school occupies its own historic building in Ballsbridge, which is intended to develop alongside the school’s increasing enrolment.
Applying to Gaelscoil Eoin
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 Eoin. 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 Eoin
How many pupils attend Gaelscoil Eoin?
Gaelscoil Eoin has 64 pupils enrolled, 30 girls and 34 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Gaelscoil Eoin a DEIS school?
No. Gaelscoil Eoin 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 Eoin teach through Irish?
Yes. Gaelscoil Eoin teaches all subjects through Irish.