Scoil Uí Ghramhnaigh
Áth Buí, Meath
Key facts
- Gaeltacht
- Irish-medium
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 169 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 73 girls, 96 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- All subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17088L the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Uí Ghramhnaigh, operating under the name Bunscoil Ráth Chairn, is a full‑range primary school serving the Ráth Chairn community. It provides early childhood education through its Naíonáin Shóisireacha and Naíonáin Shinsireacha, followed by structured classes from Junior Infants (Rang 1) through to Sixth Class (Rang 6). The school’s curriculum is delivered in a bilingual environment, with a strong emphasis on the Irish language, as reflected in the dedicated An Coiste Gaeilge. A variety of specialist committees – including health, cultural, and environmental groups – support a holistic approach to pupil development, encouraging participation in music, sport and community projects. The school’s facilities are organised to cater for each year group, with dedicated classrooms and shared spaces for music, arts and physical education. Communication with parents is facilitated through a school‑run newsletter (Nuachtlitir) and an active Parents’ Association (Cumann na dTuismitheoirí). Contact details are clearly displayed, with a telephone line (046 9432837) and a general email address (bunscoilrathchairn@gmail.com) for enquiries.
Applying to Scoil Uí Ghramhnaigh
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 Uí Ghramhnaigh. 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 Uí Ghramhnaigh
How many pupils attend Scoil Uí Ghramhnaigh?
Scoil Uí Ghramhnaigh has 169 pupils enrolled, 73 girls and 96 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Uí Ghramhnaigh a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Uí Ghramhnaigh 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 Uí Ghramhnaigh teach through Irish?
Yes. Scoil Uí Ghramhnaigh teaches all subjects through Irish. It is also located in a Gaeltacht area.