Gaelscoil Mhoshiolog
Bóthar Charn an Bhua, Wexford
Key facts
- Irish-medium
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 152 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 92 girls, 60 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- All subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20165U the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Gaelscoil Mhoshiolog is an inter‑denominational Irish‑medium primary school founded in 2002. It provides a full‑time curriculum delivered through the Irish language, fostering bilingual proficiency, cultural awareness and a strong sense of community. The school’s educational approach combines the national curriculum with a focus on holistic development, encouraging creativity, critical thinking and active participation in both academic and extracurricular activities. Since moving into a purpose‑built facility in 2009, the school benefits from modern classrooms, a well‑equipped sports hall, dedicated music rooms and a library that supports a book‑rental scheme. Additional resources include a range of digital learning tools, safe school transport arrangements and a parent‑association that contributes to a vibrant school life. The school also participates in the Green‑Schools programme and offers a variety of sports, music and award‑winning programmes, ensuring a balanced and enriching experience for all pupils.
History
The school was established in 2002 as an inter‑denominational Gaelscoil. During its first year it operated from Halla na nGasóga. The following year the school relocated to the CLG Naomh Éanna grounds, and in 2009 it moved into a newly constructed building on the opposite side of the town.
Applying to Gaelscoil Mhoshiolog
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 Mhoshiolog. 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 Mhoshiolog
How many pupils attend Gaelscoil Mhoshiolog?
Gaelscoil Mhoshiolog has 152 pupils enrolled, 92 girls and 60 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Gaelscoil Mhoshiolog a DEIS school?
No. Gaelscoil Mhoshiolog 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 Mhoshiolog teach through Irish?
Yes. Gaelscoil Mhoshiolog teaches all subjects through Irish.