Irish-Language Patron
for Irish Language Schools
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Treoirlíne P15 2022/23
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Próiseas Iarratais ar Iompar Scoile 2023/24
Faisnéis do theaghlaigh maidir leis an bPróiseas Iarratais ar Iompar Scoile don Scoilbhliain 2023/24 Iarrtar ar theaghlaigh a thabhairt faoi deara gur tugadh ar aghaidh an dáta deiridh le haghaidh íocaíocht a dhéanamh/cártaí liachta a chlárú ionas gur féidir le Bus...
09.03.2023 Press Release
Concerns expressed by An Foras Pátrúnachta as school building projects delayed An Foras Pátrúnachta have expressed their disappointment after talks with The Department of Education on Tuesday, 7th March, in which they were informed that 58 school building projects...
Who are we?
The Biggest Patron Of Irish-Medium Schools
An Foras Pátrúnachta is a national patron of Irish-medium schools at both primary and secondary level. Foras Pátrúnachta was founded in 1993 so that schools would have an Irish-medium choice of patronage. As a school patron and a management body, it is our vision to develop, strengthen and promote Irish-medium education throughout the country.
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There are 80 schools under our patronage at both primary and secondary levels. ver 17,000 students attend our schools across 23 counties. There are 1,400 staff employed in our schools.