Gaelscoil na Mí
Cill Dhéagláin, Meath
Key facts
- Irish-medium
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 242 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 114 girls, 128 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- All subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20382F the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Gaelscoil na Mí is a co‑educational, multi‑denominational Irish‑medium primary school that welcomes families from a wide range of backgrounds. The school delivers a high‑quality curriculum entirely through Irish, fostering fluency and cultural appreciation while meeting the national standards for literacy, numeracy and personal development. Emphasis is placed on immersive language learning, collaborative projects and the integration of modern technology to support interactive teaching and learning experiences. The school is situated on the Campas Oideachais Chill Dhéagláin in County Meath, providing a spacious campus that includes outdoor play areas such as “Tá an Pháirc”. Facilities support a broad programme of extracurricular activities, including sports, music and community events, reflected in the regular news and event updates on the website. Parents can access a school calendar, enrolment portal and a range of policy documents, ensuring transparent communication and a supportive environment for pupils and families alike.
Applying to Gaelscoil na Mí
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 Mí. 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 Mí
How many pupils attend Gaelscoil na Mí?
Gaelscoil na Mí has 242 pupils enrolled, 114 girls and 128 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Gaelscoil na Mí a DEIS school?
No. Gaelscoil na Mí 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 Mí teach through Irish?
Yes. Gaelscoil na Mí teaches all subjects through Irish.