Gaelscoil Thulach Na Nog
Dún Búinne, Meath
Key facts
- Irish-medium
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 360 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 182 girls, 178 boys
- Ethos
- Inter Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- All subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20082Q the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Gaelscoil Thulach na nÓg is an all‑Irish primary school situated on Bóthar Rúisc, Dún Búinne, County Meath. The school delivers the full curriculum through the Irish language, with English taught as a separate subject. Its educational philosophy centres on fostering a lifelong love of Irish, reading, and learning across a broad spectrum that includes STEM, music, sport, art and drama. The environment is described as happy, inclusive and supportive, promoting values such as respect, equality, fairness, justice, diversity and inclusivity for every pupil. The school operates from a purpose‑built campus opened in 2016, comprising sixteen classrooms, four dedicated support rooms, administrative offices and three playgrounds. Facilities support a wide range of activities, from science and technology to physical education and the arts. Gaelscoil Thulach na nÓg also provides specialised provision for children with additional needs, including eleven special‑needs assistants and three dedicated autism classes (Tír na nÓg). With a current enrolment of approximately 365 pupils and a staff of 26 teachers, the school offers a well‑resourced, community‑focused setting that nurtures each child’s talents and interests.
History
Gaelscoil Thulach na nÓg was founded in 1998 on the site of the scouts’ club in Dunboyne. In 2007 the school relocated to its present location on Shannon Road (Bóthar Rúisc). A new, purpose‑built building was opened in 2016, providing sixteen classrooms, four support rooms, offices and three playgrounds. The school now serves around 365 pupils, with three autism classes and a team of 26 teachers and 11 special‑needs assistants.
Applying to Gaelscoil Thulach Na Nog
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 Thulach Na Nog. 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 Thulach Na Nog
How many pupils attend Gaelscoil Thulach Na Nog?
Gaelscoil Thulach Na Nog has 360 pupils enrolled, 182 girls and 178 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Gaelscoil Thulach Na Nog a DEIS school?
No. Gaelscoil Thulach Na Nog 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 Thulach Na Nog teach through Irish?
Yes. Gaelscoil Thulach Na Nog teaches all subjects through Irish.