Gaelscoil na Camoige
Cluain Dolcáin, Dublin
Key facts
- Irish-medium
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 215 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 105 girls, 110 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- All subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19991A the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Gaelscoil na Camóige is a full‑Irish primary school situated in Cluain Dolcáin, in the western suburbs of Dublin. As a Bunscoil Lán‑Ghaeilge it delivers the national curriculum entirely through the Irish language, providing a seamless immersion experience for pupils from the early years onward. The school is rooted in a strong Catholic ethos, which underpins its approach to personal development and community life. The school’s mission is to offer a quality education that is intertwined with Ireland’s cultural heritage, fostering a caring atmosphere where mutual respect and a sense of unity are paramount. A broad programme of extracurricular activities supports this vision, with dedicated provision for sport, music, drama and wellbeing, as well as active‑school initiatives that encourage participation and holistic development. These elements combine to create a vibrant learning environment that nurtures both academic achievement and cultural identity.
Applying to Gaelscoil na Camoige
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 na Camoige. 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 na Camoige
How many pupils attend Gaelscoil na Camoige?
Gaelscoil na Camoige has 215 pupils enrolled, 105 girls and 110 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Gaelscoil na Camoige a DEIS school?
No. Gaelscoil na Camoige 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 na Camoige teach through Irish?
Yes. Gaelscoil na Camoige teaches all subjects through Irish.