Our Lady Of Lourdes National School Inchichore
Goldenbridge, Dublin
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 188 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 88 girls, 100 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 07546J the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Our Lady of Lourdes National School is a vibrant primary school situated on St Vincent St W, Inchicore, Dublin. Catering for children from junior infants to sixth class, the school provides a balanced curriculum that blends academic rigour with a strong emphasis on personal and social development. The learning environment is enriched by a range of extra‑curricular programmes, including a breakfast club and after‑school activities run by Sherpa Kids, as well as regular trips such as library visits and outdoor pursuits like rock‑climbing. The school adopts a holistic educational approach, integrating restorative practice to foster a respectful and supportive community, and participating in the Active Schools and Green Schools initiatives to promote health, wellbeing and environmental stewardship. Irish language (Gaeilge) is incorporated across the curriculum, encouraging cultural awareness and bilingual competence. Modern facilities support these programmes, offering dedicated classroom spaces, a well‑equipped play area and access to local community resources, all aimed at nurturing confident, caring and capable learners.
Applying to Our Lady Of Lourdes National School Inchichore
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 Our Lady Of Lourdes National School Inchichore. 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 Our Lady Of Lourdes National School Inchichore
How many pupils attend Our Lady Of Lourdes National School Inchichore?
Our Lady Of Lourdes National School Inchichore has 188 pupils enrolled, 88 girls and 100 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Our Lady Of Lourdes National School Inchichore a DEIS school?
Yes. Our Lady Of Lourdes National School Inchichore 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.
What is the ethos of Our Lady Of Lourdes National School Inchichore?
Our Lady Of Lourdes National School Inchichore has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.