Scoil Einne
Galway
Key facts
- Gaeltacht
- Irish-medium
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 171 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 81 girls, 90 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- All subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20115F the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Éinne is a Gaeltacht primary school situated in An Spidéal, County Galway. It delivers a co‑educational, Catholic curriculum that places the Irish language at the heart of everyday learning, fostering a living linguistic environment for pupils. The school’s ethos centres on the holistic development of each child, encouraging academic achievement alongside personal, social and cultural growth. Emphasis is placed on nurturing a supportive, joyful atmosphere where children feel safe, confident and motivated to explore their potential. The school works in close partnership with parents and the wider community to promote Irish culture and values. Through a broad programme of activities, including music, drama and sport, students experience a well‑rounded education that balances classroom learning with creative and physical development. Facilities are designed to support this inclusive approach, providing dedicated spaces for early years, junior classes and specialised support services.
Applying to Scoil Einne
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 Einne. 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 Einne
How many pupils attend Scoil Einne?
Scoil Einne has 171 pupils enrolled, 81 girls and 90 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Einne a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Einne 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 Einne teach through Irish?
Yes. Scoil Einne teaches all subjects through Irish. It is also located in a Gaeltacht area.
Illustration based on a photo by Ian Capper. Photo and adapted illustration: CC BY-SA 2.0.