Gaelscoil An Inbhir Mhoir
An tInbhear Mór, Wicklow
Key facts
- Irish-medium
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 242 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 125 girls, 117 boys
- Ethos
- Inter Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- All subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20080M the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Gaelscoil an Inbhir Mhóir is an inter‑denominational Irish‑medium primary school situated on Emoclew Road in Arklow, County Wicklow. The school delivers the national curriculum entirely through the Irish language, fostering fluency and cultural appreciation while adhering to the standards set by the Department of Education. A broad range of subjects is offered, including Gaeilge, English, Mathematics, Science, the Arts, Music, Physical Education, and Religious Education, ensuring a balanced and holistic education for pupils from junior infants to sixth class. The school campus comprises dedicated classroom blocks, specialist rooms for art, music and science, and well‑maintained outdoor play areas, as shown on the school grounds map. Modern facilities support interactive learning, and the school’s calendar highlights a vibrant community life with events such as St Patrick’s Day, Easter celebrations and staff development days. Gaelscoil an Inbhir Mhóir places strong emphasis on community involvement, cultural heritage and the development of confident, bilingual learners.
Applying to Gaelscoil An Inbhir Mhoir
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.
School-published admissions links
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National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Gaelscoil An Inbhir Mhoir. 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 Inbhir Mhoir
How many pupils attend Gaelscoil An Inbhir Mhoir?
Gaelscoil An Inbhir Mhoir has 242 pupils enrolled, 125 girls and 117 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Gaelscoil An Inbhir Mhoir a DEIS school?
No. Gaelscoil An Inbhir Mhoir 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 Inbhir Mhoir teach through Irish?
Yes. Gaelscoil An Inbhir Mhoir teaches all subjects through Irish.