Scoil Na Gceithre Maistri
Áth Luain, Westmeath
Key facts
- DEIS
- Irish-medium
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 235 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 120 girls, 115 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- All subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19948W the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil na gCeithre Máistrí is a co‑educational, all‑Irish, Catholic primary school situated in Athlone and patronised by the Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnoise. The school’s vision is to provide a stimulating, welcoming and cooperative learning environment that nurtures the physical, intellectual, spiritual, emotional, social, cultural and moral development of every child. Teaching is delivered through full Irish‑language immersion, allowing pupils to become fluent in Irish naturally while fostering a strong sense of cultural identity and global citizenship. The curriculum is underpinned by Catholic values and a commitment to respect, openness and mutual encouragement, creating a safe and confident atmosphere for learning. The school offers a broad range of facilities and programmes to support holistic growth. Daily hot‑lunch provision, dedicated ICT resources, and extracurricular activities such as kayaking, arts, music and cultural projects enrich the pupil experience. Special Educational Needs (SEN) support is available, ensuring inclusive provision for all learners. The school also promotes health awareness, parental involvement and a vibrant community spirit through regular events, a parents’ association and an up‑to‑date school calendar.
Applying to Scoil Na Gceithre Maistri
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 Na Gceithre Maistri. 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 Na Gceithre Maistri
How many pupils attend Scoil Na Gceithre Maistri?
Scoil Na Gceithre Maistri has 235 pupils enrolled, 120 girls and 115 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Na Gceithre Maistri a DEIS school?
Yes. Scoil Na Gceithre Maistri 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 Na Gceithre Maistri teach through Irish?
Yes. Scoil Na Gceithre Maistri teaches all subjects through Irish.