Gaelscoil Naomh Séamas
Cill Orglan, Kerry
Key facts
- DEIS
- Irish-medium
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 43 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 24 girls, 19 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- All subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 12875J the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Gaelscoil Naomh Séamas is a Catholic, co‑educational immersion school in Killorglin, County Kerry, where Irish is the language of instruction. Established in 2020, the school delivers the national curriculum through Irish, fostering a positive, open learning environment that celebrates each child’s identity and cultural heritage. The ethos combines a strong Catholic foundation with respect for all faiths, encouraging spiritual, moral, cognitive, aesthetic, social and physical development in a safe, happy setting. The campus is a modern, warm‑filled building equipped with specialised rooms for cooking, music and indoor play, alongside spacious outdoor areas including large playing fields to the front and rear, an enclosed Naíonra space and a brand‑new playground. Practical support for families is provided through a dedicated school bus service, an after‑school child‑minding programme run by the Naíonra, and a zero‑tolerance bullying policy. Parents are welcomed as partners in education, with clear communication channels and opportunities to engage in the life of the school.
History
Gaelscoil Naomh Séamas was established in 2020 as an immersion, Catholic Gaelscoil in Killorglin, aiming to provide high‑quality education through the Irish language in a friendly and inclusive environment.
Applying to Gaelscoil Naomh Séamas
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 Gaelscoil Naomh Séamas. 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 Gaelscoil Naomh Séamas
How many pupils attend Gaelscoil Naomh Séamas?
Gaelscoil Naomh Séamas has 43 pupils enrolled, 24 girls and 19 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Gaelscoil Naomh Séamas a DEIS school?
Yes. Gaelscoil Naomh Séamas is part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme called Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools. DEIS schools serve communities at risk of educational disadvantage and receive additional supports, which can include smaller classes, extra teaching posts and funding for books and meals.
Does Gaelscoil Naomh Séamas teach through Irish?
Yes. Gaelscoil Naomh Séamas teaches all subjects through Irish.