Scoil Náisiúnta Iognaid
Gaillimh, Galway
Key facts
- Irish-medium
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 480 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 222 girls, 258 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- All subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19371Q the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Naisiunta Iognaid is a full‑Irish medium primary school founded in 1971 and situated on Raleigh Row in the centre of Galway City. The school delivers its curriculum entirely through the Irish language, with both teachers and pupils communicating in Irish, while also providing English instruction as a second language. Its ethos is rooted in fostering a peaceful, caring environment where every child’s intellectual, physical, cultural, moral, spiritual, social and emotional development is nurtured, underpinned by Christian values. The school boasts a wide range of facilities to support a balanced education. There are dedicated spaces for music, sport, art and drama, together with a modern computer suite used by all pupils from Rang 1 to Rang 6. A well‑stocked library serves the whole school, offering a regular borrowing service for children in Rang 3–6. An active Parents’ Association encourages community involvement, and the curriculum places strong emphasis on Irish heritage through music, dance, games, history and literature, complemented by programmes such as robotics for the older classes.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Iognaid
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 Náisiúnta Iognaid. 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 Náisiúnta Iognaid
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Iognaid?
Scoil Náisiúnta Iognaid has 480 pupils enrolled, 222 girls and 258 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Iognaid a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Iognaid 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 Náisiúnta Iognaid teach through Irish?
Yes. Scoil Náisiúnta Iognaid teaches all subjects through Irish.