Scoil Neasain
Baile Átha Cliath 5, Dublin
Key facts
- Irish-medium
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 241 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 112 girls, 129 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- All subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19309L the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Neasáin is a long‑standing Gaelscoil situated in Baile Hearman, Dublin 5, offering a full Irish‑medium primary education. The school’s ethos centres on delivering high‑quality learning through the Irish language, fostering both academic excellence and cultural confidence. A strong emphasis is placed on inclusive, whole‑school education, recognising the individual needs of each pupil and promoting collaborative partnerships with parents and the wider community to create a safe, joyful learning environment. The school benefits from modern digital resources, having received a European Union grant in 2021 under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan. This funding enabled the purchase of sixteen iPads and a suite of specialised educational licences, supporting reading, phonics, spelling and broader digital literacy. Extracurricular provision is extensive, with a varied sports programme, cultural celebrations such as St Patrick’s Day events, and regular in‑service days for staff development. The campus is equipped to host a range of activities, reinforcing the school’s commitment to holistic development and community engagement.
Applying to Scoil Neasain
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.
School-published admissions links
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National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Scoil Neasain. 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 Neasain
How many pupils attend Scoil Neasain?
Scoil Neasain has 241 pupils enrolled, 112 girls and 129 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Neasain a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Neasain 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 Neasain teach through Irish?
Yes. Scoil Neasain teaches all subjects through Irish.