Gaelscoil Eadan Doire
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About
Gaelscoil Éadan Doire is a dedicated Irish‑language primary school situated in Edenderry, County Offaly. The school delivers its curriculum entirely through Irish, with English taught as a separate subject, providing pupils with full immersion in the national language from early childhood through to the end of primary education. The school caters for children from the Naíonáin (pre‑school) stage through to senior primary classes, with distinct class groups such as Naíonáin I & II, Rang I & II, Rang III & IV, Rang V & VI and the Sáimhín Só 1 and 2 years. A broad programme of extracurricular activities, referred to as “Gníomhaíochtaí Scoile”, complements the academic timetable, encouraging participation in sport, arts and community projects. The school’s facilities are designed to support an active, collaborative learning environment. Classrooms are equipped for modern teaching methods, and dedicated spaces are available for music, art and physical education. The school maintains strong links with the local community and the national patron body, Foras Pátrúnachta, which supports full‑Irish schools across Ireland. Communication with families is facilitated through a regularly updated blog, social media channels and a comprehensive set of school policies available online.
History
The school’s history dates back to its establishment in 2008, as indicated by the “Stair na 2008” reference on the website. Since then, Gaelscoil Éadan Doire has grown to become a central hub for Irish‑medium education in the Edenderry area, continually expanding its class offerings and community involvement.