Gaelscoil An Ghoirt Alainn
Gort Álainn, Cork
Key facts
- Irish-medium
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 393 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 202 girls, 191 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- All subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19993E the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Gaelscoil an Ghoirt Álainn is a co‑educational, multidenominational primary school situated on the north side of Cork City. It operates as an Irish‑medium institution, with Gaeilge as the language of instruction from the first day of enrolment, providing an immersive environment that supports fluency and cultural appreciation. The school welcomes children of all religious backgrounds, fostering an inclusive community where respect for diverse traditions is central to daily life. The curriculum is complemented by a broad programme of extracurricular activities. Pupils engage in science projects, music sessions, Irish dancing, sport, and computer studies, and the school participates in the Green Flag and Yellow Flag environmental initiatives. Additional support is offered through an after‑school club, a clear uniform policy, and resources such as pupil accident insurance, ensuring a safe and well‑rounded educational experience. The school’s facilities accommodate early years and junior classes, providing spaces for collaborative learning and creative expression.
Applying to Gaelscoil An Ghoirt Alainn
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 An Ghoirt Alainn. 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 An Ghoirt Alainn
How many pupils attend Gaelscoil An Ghoirt Alainn?
Gaelscoil An Ghoirt Alainn has 393 pupils enrolled, 202 girls and 191 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Gaelscoil An Ghoirt Alainn a DEIS school?
No. Gaelscoil An Ghoirt Alainn 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 Gaelscoil An Ghoirt Alainn teach through Irish?
Yes. Gaelscoil An Ghoirt Alainn teaches all subjects through Irish.