Gaelscoil Ui Earcain
Fionnghlas, Dublin
Key facts
- DEIS
- Irish-medium
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 248 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 120 girls, 128 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- All subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20220C the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
Applying to Gaelscoil Ui Earcain
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 Ui Earcain. 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 Ui Earcain
How many pupils attend Gaelscoil Ui Earcain?
Gaelscoil Ui Earcain has 248 pupils enrolled, 120 girls and 128 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Gaelscoil Ui Earcain a DEIS school?
Yes. Gaelscoil Ui Earcain is part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme called Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools. DEIS schools serve communities at risk of educational disadvantage and receive additional supports, which can include smaller classes, extra teaching posts and funding for books and meals.
Does Gaelscoil Ui Earcain teach through Irish?
Yes. Gaelscoil Ui Earcain teaches all subjects through Irish.