Gaelscoil Na Fuinseoige
Baile an Teampaill, Dublin
Key facts
- Irish-medium
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 441 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 216 girls, 225 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- All subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20487T the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Gaelscoil na Fuinseoige is a multidenominational Irish‑medium primary school for boys and girls, situated in the Park Finsbury area of Dublin 14. The school delivers the Irish curriculum through the medium of Irish, placing the language and its cultural heritage at the heart of everyday learning. A warm, friendly atmosphere underpins a commitment to the highest standards of education, with a balanced programme that gives equal weight to sport, the arts, science and information‑communication technology. The permanent, purpose‑built premises host a wide range of modern facilities. Every classroom is equipped with an interactive touchscreen board and a set of tablets used daily to support interactive learning. A well‑stocked science laboratory and extensive STEM equipment enable hands‑on investigation, while the physical‑education provision includes dedicated spaces for a variety of activities. The school also benefits from a vibrant, dedicated staff who regularly organise extra‑curricular projects and partnerships that enrich pupils’ experience and foster community involvement.
History
Gaelscoil na Fuinseoige was founded in 2016 as a multidenominational Irish‑medium school, initially operating from temporary accommodation with just five pupils. Since its modest beginnings the school has moved into a permanent, purpose‑built building and has expanded rapidly. In 2021 the school received a grant under the Irish National Recovery and Resilience Plan, funded by the EU’s NextGeneration EU programme, to purchase iPads, Chromebooks, STEM equipment and headphones, and to implement a device‑and‑online‑safety management system, further enhancing its digital learning provision.
Applying to Gaelscoil Na Fuinseoige
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 Fuinseoige. 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 Fuinseoige
How many pupils attend Gaelscoil Na Fuinseoige?
Gaelscoil Na Fuinseoige has 441 pupils enrolled, 216 girls and 225 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Gaelscoil Na Fuinseoige a DEIS school?
No. Gaelscoil Na Fuinseoige 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 Fuinseoige teach through Irish?
Yes. Gaelscoil Na Fuinseoige teaches all subjects through Irish.