Gaelscoil Cholmcille
Baile Átha Cliath 17, Dublin
Key facts
- Irish-medium
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 209 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 111 girls, 98 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- All subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20052H the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Gaelscoil Cholmcille is a full‑Irish language primary school situated in Cúlóg, County Limerick (BÁC 17). The school currently operates nine classrooms and follows an early‑years model that provides additional benefits for pupils, fostering a lively and positive learning environment. A strong emphasis is placed on holistic development, with a balanced programme that includes sport, music and drama alongside the core curriculum, encouraging confidence, teamwork and cultural appreciation through the medium of Irish. Although the school does not yet have a permanent building, it has been established on its present site for 29 years and is actively pursuing a purpose‑built campus with a target of sixteen classrooms, including specialised provision for children with additional needs. A special‑needs class was opened in mid‑August and is currently full, reflecting the school’s commitment to inclusive education. The community‑driven ethos is evident in the school’s outreach to families and the wider public, aiming to expand its capacity while maintaining a vibrant, energy‑rich atmosphere for all learners.
History
Gaelscoil Cholmcille has been operating on its current site for 29 years without a permanent building. The school’s long‑term plan is to develop a permanent facility with sixteen classrooms, including specialised spaces to meet the needs of all pupils. In the current academic year a dedicated special‑needs class was launched in August, underscoring the school’s ongoing commitment to inclusive provision.
Applying to Gaelscoil Cholmcille
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 Cholmcille. 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 Cholmcille
How many pupils attend Gaelscoil Cholmcille?
Gaelscoil Cholmcille has 209 pupils enrolled, 111 girls and 98 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Gaelscoil Cholmcille a DEIS school?
No. Gaelscoil Cholmcille 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 Cholmcille teach through Irish?
Yes. Gaelscoil Cholmcille teaches all subjects through Irish.