Scoil an Ghleanna Scoil Náisiúnta Phobail
An Gleann, Kerry
Key facts
- Gaeltacht
- Irish-medium
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 29 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 13 girls, 16 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- All subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 08147A the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil an Ghleanna, Scoil Náisiúnta Phobail is a vibrant, community‑run Irish‑medium primary school situated in Aghort, An Gleann, Baile an Sceilg, Co. Ciarraí. The school provides a Gaelic‑medium education under the umbrella of the National Schools system, fostering a lively learning environment where children are encouraged to be happy, confident learners. Its ethos centres on a strong sense of community, cultural heritage and a commitment to nurturing the whole child through a balanced curriculum that integrates the Irish language, arts, sport and academic subjects. The school operates as a co‑educational centre offering enrolment for children in the junior infant to sixth class years. Facilities are designed to support active participation and include dedicated classroom spaces, a school garden, and areas for outdoor play and physical education. A range of resources such as enrolment forms, policy documents and a school calendar are readily available online, reflecting the school’s transparent communication with parents and the wider community. Parents are kept informed through regular newsletters, a news section, and active social‑media channels (Instagram, Facebook and Twitter). The school’s management structure includes a board of management and a parents’ association, ensuring collaborative decision‑making and a supportive environment for both pupils and families.
Applying to Scoil an Ghleanna Scoil Náisiúnta Phobail
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.
School-published admissions links
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National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Scoil an Ghleanna Scoil Náisiúnta Phobail. 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 Scoil an Ghleanna Scoil Náisiúnta Phobail
How many pupils attend Scoil an Ghleanna Scoil Náisiúnta Phobail?
Scoil an Ghleanna Scoil Náisiúnta Phobail has 29 pupils enrolled, 13 girls and 16 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil an Ghleanna Scoil Náisiúnta Phobail a DEIS school?
No. Scoil an Ghleanna Scoil Náisiúnta Phobail 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 Scoil an Ghleanna Scoil Náisiúnta Phobail teach through Irish?
Yes. Scoil an Ghleanna Scoil Náisiúnta Phobail teaches all subjects through Irish. It is also located in a Gaeltacht area.