I couldn’t praise An Foras Pátrúnachta enough, they’re always there to support us

Póla Ní Chinnsealaigh, Principal, Gaelscoil Ruairí

Who are we?

An Foras Pátrúnachta is the largest patron of Irish-medium schools in Ireland at both primary and secondary level. There are 80 schools under our patronage. An Foras Pátrúnachta is a patron of Irish- medium schools that have a choice of a Catholic, Multi-denominational, Intra-denominational and Interdenominational (Catholic / Protestant) ethos. We are also a recognised management body in education. We aim to grow the number of Irish-medium schools so that any parent who would choose Irish-medium education can access it.

An Foras Pátrúnachta was founded in 1993 so that new Gaelscoileanna opening in the coming years would have another choice with regard to patronage. The vision of An Foras Pátrúnachta is to develop, strengthen and promote education through the medium of Irish throughout the country.

An Foras Pátrúnachta is recognized by the Department of Education and Science as a patronage system which is acceptable and appropriate for first and second level schools.

• Our Philosophy document can be read here.
• Our Recruitment Policy can be readhere.
• Our Conflict of Interest Policy (GA) can be read here.
• Tá Cód Iompair d’Iontaobhaithe (Stiúrthóirí) An Foras Pátrúnachta ar fáil anseo.