Gaelscoil Lorgan
Monaghan
Key facts
- Irish-medium
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 159 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 82 girls, 77 boys
- Ethos
- Inter Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- All subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20327U the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Gaelscoil Lorgan is an Irish‑medium primary school situated in Baile na Lorgan, County Monaghan. The school provides full‑time education through the Irish language from preschool (Naíonra) through the primary classes (Ranganna). Its curriculum follows the national framework while placing a strong emphasis on immersion, cultural heritage and the development of bilingual proficiency. The school community promotes a supportive learning environment, offering a range of after‑school activities and a well‑structured school calendar that includes cultural events such as the annual Christmas concert. The school is preparing to relocate to a purpose‑built, modern facility on Shercock Road in 2026, which will enhance its capacity to deliver contemporary teaching resources, dedicated spaces for sports and the arts, and improved accessibility. In addition to the core academic programme, Gaelscoil Lorgan maintains clear policies on school uniform, health and safety, and provides a vibrant school life supported by an active board of trustees and a health board.
Applying to Gaelscoil Lorgan
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 Lorgan. 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 Lorgan
How many pupils attend Gaelscoil Lorgan?
Gaelscoil Lorgan has 159 pupils enrolled, 82 girls and 77 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Gaelscoil Lorgan a DEIS school?
No. Gaelscoil Lorgan 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 Lorgan teach through Irish?
Yes. Gaelscoil Lorgan teaches all subjects through Irish.