Gaelscoil na Lochanna
Baile Coimín, Wicklow
Key facts
- Irish-medium
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 151 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 70 girls, 81 boys
- Ethos
- Inter Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- All subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20243O the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Gaelscoil na Lochanna is an Irish‑medium primary school situated in Baile Coimín, County Kilkenny. The school provides education through the Irish language, fostering fluency and a deep appreciation of Irish culture alongside the national curriculum. Emphasis is placed on holistic development, with a curriculum that balances academic rigour, creative arts, sport and environmental awareness, as reflected in initiatives such as Green Week and the Cian’s Cup. The school operates within a supportive community framework, overseen by a Board of Management and a Parents’ Association. Robust child‑safeguarding measures are in place, detailed on the Child Protection page, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for all pupils. Facilities include dedicated classrooms, outdoor play areas and spaces for cultural activities, enabling students to engage in both indoor learning and experiential projects. Regular communications, such as annual admission notices and news updates, keep families informed and involved in school life.
Applying to Gaelscoil na Lochanna
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 na Lochanna. 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 na Lochanna
How many pupils attend Gaelscoil na Lochanna?
Gaelscoil na Lochanna has 151 pupils enrolled, 70 girls and 81 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Gaelscoil na Lochanna a DEIS school?
No. Gaelscoil na Lochanna 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 na Lochanna teach through Irish?
Yes. Gaelscoil na Lochanna teaches all subjects through Irish.