Scoil Chualann
Bré, Wicklow
Key facts
- Irish-medium
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 185 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 100 girls, 85 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- All subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19584K the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Chualann is a full‑time Irish‑medium primary school (Bunscoil Lán‑Ghaelach) founded in 1977. It operates as a co‑educational community school situated in Bré, County Cill Mhaintín, serving more than 200 pupils. The school’s ethos centres on a child‑focused approach that tailors learning to the individual needs and abilities of each child, while delivering a high‑quality curriculum that foregrounds Gaelic culture and heritage. The curriculum extends beyond the core subjects to include foreign language instruction, computer studies, and a broad programme of sports, arts, music and STEM activities. Pupils regularly take part in inter‑school competitions and events throughout the province of Leinster, fostering both confidence and community spirit. Facilities support this diverse programme, with dedicated spaces for sport, creative arts, and technology‑enhanced learning, ensuring a well‑rounded educational experience.
Applying to Scoil Chualann
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 Chualann. 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 Chualann
How many pupils attend Scoil Chualann?
Scoil Chualann has 185 pupils enrolled, 100 girls and 85 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Chualann a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Chualann 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 Chualann teach through Irish?
Yes. Scoil Chualann teaches all subjects through Irish.