Gaelscoil Ros Eo
CLG Naomh Maur, Dublin
Key facts
- Irish-medium
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 167 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 90 girls, 77 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- All subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20334R the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Gaelscoil Ros Eo is an Irish‑medium primary school situated in the Ros Eo area of Dublin City (K56 C867). The school provides full‑time immersion education from Junior Infant through to Sixth Class, delivering the national curriculum through the medium of Irish. Emphasis is placed on developing fluency in the language alongside a broad academic programme, fostering critical thinking, creativity and a strong sense of cultural identity. The school’s facilities support a holistic learning experience. Dedicated spaces include a music department (Cór), a “Scoil Ghlas” green‑school initiative, and a range of sports amenities used by the Gaelic football teams, swimming programme (Iománaíocht agus Camógaíocht) and other extra‑curricular clubs. Student leadership is encouraged through a Student Council (Comhairle na nDaltaí) and a vibrant range of after‑school activities, from athletics (Brat Gníomhach) to drama and visual arts. Gaelscoil Ros Eo positions itself as a community‑focused institution, offering regular newsletters, open‑day events and active parent involvement via the Parents’ Committee (Coiste na dTuismitheoirí). The school’s ethos combines academic rigour with cultural enrichment, aiming to produce confident, bilingual learners who are prepared for further education and active citizenship.
Applying to Gaelscoil Ros Eo
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 Ros Eo. 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 Ros Eo
How many pupils attend Gaelscoil Ros Eo?
Gaelscoil Ros Eo has 167 pupils enrolled, 90 girls and 77 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Gaelscoil Ros Eo a DEIS school?
No. Gaelscoil Ros Eo 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 Ros Eo teach through Irish?
Yes. Gaelscoil Ros Eo teaches all subjects through Irish.