Gaelscoil Mide
Cill Bharróg, Dublin
Key facts
- Irish-medium
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 218 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 107 girls, 111 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- All subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19777V the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Gaelscoil Mide is an Irish‑medium primary school dedicated to delivering a full‑immersion curriculum through the Irish language. The school’s educational philosophy centres on fostering linguistic fluency, cultural awareness and holistic development, encouraging pupils to engage actively with subjects ranging from mathematics and science to the arts, all taught through Irish. Learning is supported by a child‑centred approach that balances academic rigour with creative play, ensuring each child can progress at their own pace while developing confidence and critical thinking skills. The school benefits from modern infrastructure, most notably high‑speed broadband connectivity provided under the Department of Education’s School Broadband Programme. This service, part of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP) and funded by the European Union’s NextGenerationEU, links Gaelscoil Mide to three regional broadband clusters, enabling seamless access to digital resources and enhancing both classroom teaching and remote learning capabilities. The school’s facilities are designed to support a vibrant learning environment, with well‑equipped classrooms, dedicated spaces for music and art, and safe outdoor areas for physical activity.
Applying to Gaelscoil Mide
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 Mide. 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 Mide
How many pupils attend Gaelscoil Mide?
Gaelscoil Mide has 218 pupils enrolled, 107 girls and 111 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Gaelscoil Mide a DEIS school?
No. Gaelscoil Mide 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 Mide teach through Irish?
Yes. Gaelscoil Mide teaches all subjects through Irish.