Gaelscoil Charman
Loch Garman, Wexford
Key facts
- Irish-medium
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 208 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 107 girls, 101 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- All subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20008E the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Gaelscoil Charman is a full‑time Irish‑medium primary school situated in the heart of Wexford town. The school occupies a modern, purpose‑built campus that includes a well‑stocked library, a spacious playground, and the scenic Cosáin Mháire for outdoor activities. Facilities are designed to support a broad curriculum that embraces music, drama and sport alongside the core academic programme, all delivered through the medium of Gaeilge. The school’s ethos places the Irish language at the centre of daily life; Irish is heard throughout the building and is the language of instruction from the early years (Naíonáin) through to Grade 6. A distinctive feature of Gaelscoil Charman is the specialist class An Lasair Choille, opened in 2023, which provides a fully Irish‑medium learning environment for children on the autism spectrum. This reflects the school’s commitment to inclusive education and to meeting the diverse needs of its community while maintaining a strong cultural focus. The school is part of An Foras Pátrúnachta, reinforcing its status as a patron‑supported, community‑driven institution that promotes Irish language and culture throughout the local area.
History
Gaelscoil Charman was established in 1994 as a full‑Irish primary school under the patronage of An Foras Pátrúnachta. Since its founding, the school has grown to serve children from Naíonáin to Grade 6 and has developed a reputation for high‑quality Irish‑medium education. In 2023 the school launched the dedicated autism class An Lasair Choille, further expanding its inclusive provision.
Applying to Gaelscoil Charman
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 Charman. 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 Charman
How many pupils attend Gaelscoil Charman?
Gaelscoil Charman has 208 pupils enrolled, 107 girls and 101 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Gaelscoil Charman a DEIS school?
No. Gaelscoil Charman 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 Charman teach through Irish?
Yes. Gaelscoil Charman teaches all subjects through Irish.