Scoil Baile Mhic Airt
Dún Garbhán, Waterford
Key facts
- Gaeltacht
- Irish-medium
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 58 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 34 girls, 24 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- All subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 05548D the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Baile Mhic Airt is a primary school serving children from the infant level through to Rang 6. The school delivers the Irish curriculum with a strong emphasis on creating a safe and supportive learning environment. Central to its ethos is the implementation of the national “Stay Safe” programme, which is taught to all pupils and is supported by online resources that parents and students can access via the school’s website. The school makes a range of information readily available online, including a calendar of events, a photo gallery, and contact details, reflecting a commitment to transparent communication with the community. While specific facilities are not listed, the presence of digital resources and downloadable policy documents suggests a well‑organised administrative framework that underpins the school’s educational provision.
Applying to Scoil Baile Mhic Airt
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 Baile Mhic Airt. 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 Baile Mhic Airt
How many pupils attend Scoil Baile Mhic Airt?
Scoil Baile Mhic Airt has 58 pupils enrolled, 34 girls and 24 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Baile Mhic Airt a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Baile Mhic Airt 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 Baile Mhic Airt teach through Irish?
Yes. Scoil Baile Mhic Airt teaches all subjects through Irish. It is also located in a Gaeltacht area.