Gaelscoil Chnoc Na Re
SLIGEACH, Sligo
Key facts
- Irish-medium
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 208 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 96 girls, 112 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- All subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20044I the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Gaelscoil Chnoc na Ré is an all‑Irish, Catholic primary school situated on the grounds of St Mary’s GAA club in Baile Uí Dhúgáin, County Sligo. The school delivers the full primary curriculum, with every subject apart from English taught through the medium of Irish, providing an immersive environment that enables pupils to develop fluency naturally. A strong emphasis is placed on the Irish language and culture, fostering respect for other cultures and preparing children for an increasingly multicultural society. The school’s ethos recognises each child as unique and seeks to develop individual potential within a supportive, faith‑based community. Facilities benefit from the proximity to the GAA club, offering ample space for sport and outdoor activities, while specialised provision is available for children with autism through a dedicated special class. Gaelscoil Chnoc na Ré also runs an active enrolment programme for the 2026‑27 academic year, with 30 places in Junior Infants and three places in the special class, reflecting its commitment to inclusive, high‑standard education.
Applying to Gaelscoil Chnoc Na Re
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 Chnoc Na Re. 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 Chnoc Na Re
How many pupils attend Gaelscoil Chnoc Na Re?
Gaelscoil Chnoc Na Re has 208 pupils enrolled, 96 girls and 112 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Gaelscoil Chnoc Na Re a DEIS school?
No. Gaelscoil Chnoc Na Re 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 Chnoc Na Re teach through Irish?
Yes. Gaelscoil Chnoc Na Re teaches all subjects through Irish.