Gaelscoil Lir
Teach Sagard, Dublin
Key facts
- Irish-medium
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 53 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 26 girls, 27 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- All subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20531T the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Gaelscoil Lir is a co‑educational, multi‑denominational Irish‑medium primary school that opened its doors in September 2021 to serve the expanding communities of Citywest, Saggart and Newcastle. Operating under the patronage of An Foras Pátrúnachta, the school provides an inclusive environment where every pupil is welcomed and treated equally. The curriculum is delivered through Irish, fostering a deep appreciation for the language and Gaelic culture while promoting academic excellence. Emphasis is placed on the happiness, safety and well‑being of children, with a learning ethos that is supportive, positive and fun, encouraging pupils to reach their full potential and develop a lifelong love of learning. The school community is preparing to relocate in Spring 2026 to a brand‑new, purpose‑built permanent building. This modern facility will offer state‑of‑the‑art classrooms, specialised learning spaces and high‑quality resources designed to enhance teaching and support the holistic development of each child. The new premises will further strengthen Gaelscoil Lir’s commitment to providing a vibrant, safe and stimulating environment for its growing student body.
Applying to Gaelscoil Lir
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 Lir. 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 Lir
How many pupils attend Gaelscoil Lir?
Gaelscoil Lir has 53 pupils enrolled, 26 girls and 27 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Gaelscoil Lir a DEIS school?
No. Gaelscoil Lir 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 Lir teach through Irish?
Yes. Gaelscoil Lir teaches all subjects through Irish.