Gaelscoil Charraig Na Siuire
Carraig na Siúire, Tipperary
Key facts
- DEIS
- Irish-medium
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 114 about the same size as the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 49 girls, 65 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- All subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20085W the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Gaelscoil Charraig na Siúire is a co‑educational Irish‑medium primary school situated in Carraig na Siúire, County Waterford. The school delivers the national curriculum through Irish, positioning the language as both the medium of instruction and the vehicle for communication between pupils and staff. Its ethos centres on the holistic development of each child, fostering academic achievement alongside personal wellbeing, confidence, kindness and a strong sense of self. The learning environment is described as warm, inclusive and stimulating, with a strong emphasis on community partnership. Pupils benefit from close collaboration with parents and the wider local community, creating a vibrant educational setting that encourages curiosity, creativity and a love of learning. The school’s dedicated staff work to provide a safe, supportive and engaging atmosphere where children can thrive academically, socially and culturally, underpinned by the rich traditions of Irish language and culture.
Applying to Gaelscoil Charraig Na Siuire
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 Charraig Na Siuire. 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 Charraig Na Siuire
How many pupils attend Gaelscoil Charraig Na Siuire?
Gaelscoil Charraig Na Siuire has 114 pupils enrolled, 49 girls and 65 boys. That makes it about the same size as the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Gaelscoil Charraig Na Siuire a DEIS school?
Yes. Gaelscoil Charraig Na Siuire 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 Charraig Na Siuire teach through Irish?
Yes. Gaelscoil Charraig Na Siuire teaches all subjects through Irish.