Gaelscoil Chluainín
Cluainín Uí Ruairc, Leitrim
Key facts
- Irish-medium
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 69 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 31 girls, 38 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- All subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20260O the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Gaelscoil Chluainín is an Irish‑medium primary school that opened its doors in 2007. The school provides a nurturing, fair and creative learning environment where pupils are encouraged to develop confidence, critical thinking and a love of the Irish language. Teaching is delivered through a balanced curriculum that integrates traditional subjects with modern digital resources, ensuring that students are well‑prepared for the demands of contemporary society. The school benefits from high‑speed broadband connectivity supplied under the Department of Education’s School Broadband Programme, part of the Irish National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP). In 2021 the school received a grant to address the digital divide, enabling the provision of additional technology and support for learners at risk of educational disadvantage. These investments enhance classroom learning, support collaborative projects and allow the school to offer a range of extracurricular activities that foster creativity, empathy and community responsibility.
History
Gaelscoil Chluainín was established in 2007 with the aim of providing a fair and creative educational environment for its pupils. Since its inception the school has expanded its digital infrastructure through national programmes and a 2021 grant to support learners facing disadvantage, reflecting a commitment to continual improvement and community engagement.
Applying to Gaelscoil Chluainín
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 Chluainín. 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 Chluainín
How many pupils attend Gaelscoil Chluainín?
Gaelscoil Chluainín has 69 pupils enrolled, 31 girls and 38 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Gaelscoil Chluainín a DEIS school?
No. Gaelscoil Chluainín 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 Chluainín teach through Irish?
Yes. Gaelscoil Chluainín teaches all subjects through Irish.