Gaelscoil An ráithín
Mungairit, Limerick
Key facts
- Irish-medium
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 389 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 204 girls, 185 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- All subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20181S the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Gaelscoil an Ráithín is an Irish‑medium primary school situated in Drumdarrig, Mungret (V94 1X59), serving children from the infant stage through to sixth class. The school delivers its curriculum entirely through the Irish language, fostering fluency and cultural appreciation while meeting the national curriculum standards. Emphasis is placed on a holistic educational approach that integrates language development with subjects such as maths, science, arts and physical education, encouraging pupils to think critically and creatively in both Irish and English. The daily timetable reflects a structured yet flexible learning environment. The infant day begins at 08:10 and concludes at 13:00, while the older classes continue until 14:00. Breaks are scheduled throughout the morning, with three short intervals and a staggered lunch period to accommodate different year groups. The school’s policies, including anti‑bullying and child‑safeguarding statements, demonstrate a strong commitment to pupil welfare and a safe, inclusive atmosphere. Facilities are typical of a modern Irish primary school, providing classrooms equipped for interactive learning, outdoor play areas, and resources that support the bilingual ethos.
Applying to Gaelscoil An ráithín
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 ráithín. 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 ráithín
How many pupils attend Gaelscoil An ráithín?
Gaelscoil An ráithín has 389 pupils enrolled, 204 girls and 185 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Gaelscoil An ráithín a DEIS school?
No. Gaelscoil An ráithín 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 ráithín teach through Irish?
Yes. Gaelscoil An ráithín teaches all subjects through Irish.