Gaelscoil Liatroma
Leitrim
Key facts
- Irish-medium
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 203 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 105 girls, 98 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- All subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20212D the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Gaelscoil Liatroma is a co‑educational primary school situated in Cora Droma Rúisc, County Leitrim, delivering the curriculum entirely through the Irish language. The school’s mission is to foster bilingualism and a deep connection to Irish culture while providing a high standard of academic achievement. Its modern premises include well‑equipped classrooms, a spacious hall and extensive outdoor grounds that support both structured learning and extracurricular activities, encouraging holistic development in a safe and inclusive environment. The ethos of the school is built on kindness, respect, responsibility, hard work and enjoyment. These values underpin a nurturing community where every pupil is encouraged to reach their full potential, develop confidence and become compassionate members of society. Emphasis is placed on cultural immersion, with Gaelic traditions woven into daily life, reinforcing the school’s commitment to preserving and promoting the Irish language for future generations.
Applying to Gaelscoil Liatroma
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 Liatroma. 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 Liatroma
How many pupils attend Gaelscoil Liatroma?
Gaelscoil Liatroma has 203 pupils enrolled, 105 girls and 98 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Gaelscoil Liatroma a DEIS school?
No. Gaelscoil Liatroma 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 Liatroma teach through Irish?
Yes. Gaelscoil Liatroma teaches all subjects through Irish.