Scoil An Tseachtar Laoch
Baile Átha Cliath 11, Dublin
Key facts
- DEIS
- Irish-medium
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 165 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 81 girls, 84 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- All subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19430G the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil an tSeachtar Laoch is an Irish‑medium primary school situated on Ballymun Road, Dublin 11. It provides early years provision (Naíonraí Bheaga and Naíonraí Mhóra) and full primary education from Junior Infants to Sixth Class. The school follows a bilingual immersion model, delivering the curriculum through the Irish language while meeting the statutory requirements of the Irish primary syllabus. A strong emphasis is placed on cultural heritage, with daily Irish language lessons, Gaelic games, music and drama activities, and community projects such as environmental “green” travel initiatives and water‑conservation workshops. The school community is highly collaborative, with an active Parents’ Committee, a Management Board and a range of support services. Facilities include dedicated classrooms for each year group, a sports area used for football and other team games, and access to local resources such as the Rediscovery Centre for science‑based learning. Extra‑curricular programmes, including weekly Irish classes for parents, sports tournaments, and school‑wide events, foster a vibrant, inclusive atmosphere that encourages both academic achievement and personal development.
History
The idea for Scoil an tSeachtar Laoch originated in mid‑August 1970 when a working committee was formed in Ballymun to explore the community’s desire for an Irish‑medium school. After extensive research and negotiations with the Department of Education and the Dublin Archbishop, the school was finally established in 1973. It opened in July 1973 in a prefabricated building with three pupils on the roll, taught by a small team of pioneering staff. Over the decades the school has grown to a full primary provision, maintaining a strong parental involvement tradition and a commitment to delivering education through Irish.
Applying to Scoil An Tseachtar Laoch
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 Scoil An Tseachtar Laoch. 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 Tseachtar Laoch
How many pupils attend Scoil An Tseachtar Laoch?
Scoil An Tseachtar Laoch has 165 pupils enrolled, 81 girls and 84 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil An Tseachtar Laoch a DEIS school?
Yes. Scoil An Tseachtar Laoch 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 Scoil An Tseachtar Laoch teach through Irish?
Yes. Scoil An Tseachtar Laoch teaches all subjects through Irish.