Scoil Eoin
Dublin 5, Dublin
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 143 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 72 girls, 71 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19935N the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Scoil Eoin Primary School is a co‑educational Catholic primary school serving the parish of Kilbarrack/Foxfield in Dublin 5, catering for Junior Infants through to Sixth Class. The school follows the national Primary School Curriculum and places a strong emphasis on holistic development, combining academic rigour with a focus on pupil wellbeing, inclusivity and community values. It provides a safe, welcoming environment that respects diversity of race, culture, religion, gender and ability, and works in partnership with parents and the local community to support each child’s full potential. The school benefits from good transport links by bus, train and road, making it accessible for families across the area. Extra‑curricular provision includes a long‑standing tradition in Gaelic games, with historic ties to the local GAA club Naomh Barróg, and a range of activities that promote physical health, creativity and social skills. Modern resources such as the Aladdin learning platform are available to enhance classroom learning, and the school’s ethos is encapsulated in its motto “Leas na n‑Óg” – for the benefit of the young.
History
Scoil Iosagáin opened in 1967 as a girls’ school and Scoil Lorcáin opened on 1 September 1971 as a boys’ school. Both schools expanded rapidly with large class sizes. In the late 1980s enrolments fell and the two schools amalgamated in 1989, adopting the name Scoil Eoin after the Parish of St John the Evangelist. A new school crest featuring the Eagle of St John from the Book of Kells was designed in 1990, together with the motto “Leas na n‑Óg”. The school inherited a strong sporting tradition, including the formation of a football league and the establishment of the Naomh Barróg GAA club in 1974.
Applying to Scoil Eoin
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
View Scoil Eoin's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Scoil Eoin. The school publishes its own calendar, linked above, and that is the authoritative source for its reopening date and discretionary closure days.
- 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 Eoin
How many pupils attend Scoil Eoin?
Scoil Eoin has 143 pupils enrolled, 72 girls and 71 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Eoin a DEIS school?
Yes. Scoil Eoin 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.
What is the ethos of Scoil Eoin?
Scoil Eoin has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.