Scoil Náisiúnta Tullach Ui Chadhain
Maigh Cuilinn, Galway
Key facts
- Gaeltacht
- Some Irish-medium
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 65 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 30 girls, 35 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- Some subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 08446K the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Naomh Bríde is a Catholic primary school situated in the Gaeltacht area of Tulach Ú Chadhain (Tullokyne), one of four schools serving the Parish of Moycullen. The school provides three mainstream classes for children from junior infants to sixth class, complemented by a full‑time learning support/resource teacher and additional specialist support from neighbouring schools. All subjects on the Primary Curriculum are delivered in English, but there is a strong emphasis on the daily use of Gaeilge, reflecting the community’s linguistic heritage. The school offers a broad, holistic programme that balances academic learning with a rich extracurricular portfolio. Pupils can take part in Gaelic football, hurling, handball, soccer, basketball, swimming, and receive weekly violin lessons. Environmental stewardship is promoted through solar panels, a school garden, and pollinator strips maintained by the children. After‑school clubs include Irish dancing, drama, yoga, coding, and art, alongside a daily homework club. The school day runs from 8:30 am, with assemblies at 8:50 am and formal lessons beginning at 9:00 am; younger classes finish at 1:30 pm and older classes at 2:30 pm. Uniforms feature a red fleece or sweatshirt with the school crest, a white polo, and navy trousers or skirts.
History
The school was originally built in 1862 and underwent significant extension and refurbishment in 2002. It has since continued to serve the local community as a centre for primary education within the Gaeltacht region of Tulach Ú Chadhain.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Tullach Ui Chadhain
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 Tullach Ui Chadhain. 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 Tullach Ui Chadhain
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Tullach Ui Chadhain?
Scoil Náisiúnta Tullach Ui Chadhain has 65 pupils enrolled, 30 girls and 35 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Tullach Ui Chadhain a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Tullach Ui Chadhain 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 Tullach Ui Chadhain teach through Irish?
Partly. Scoil Náisiúnta Tullach Ui Chadhain teaches some subjects through Irish. It is also located in a Gaeltacht area.