Gaelscoil Sairseal
Luimneach, Limerick
Key facts
- Irish-medium
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 369 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 202 girls, 167 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- All subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19956V the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Gaelscoil Sáirséal is a modern, co‑educational primary school situated in the heart of Limerick City. It operates under the patronage of the Catholic Bishop of Limerick and the trusteeship of the Edmund Rice Schools Trust, offering a fully Irish‑medium curriculum that nurtures fluency in Gaeilge alongside a broad academic programme. The school prides itself on a welcoming atmosphere, emphasising a holistic approach to education that balances academic rigour with personal wellbeing, environmental stewardship through its Green Schools initiative, and a strong cultural ethos encapsulated in the motto *Táimid Gaelach* (“We are Gaelic”). The ethos of the school is built around inclusive community values, encouraging active parental involvement and fostering a sense of belonging for every pupil. Facilities are designed to support contemporary learning, with dedicated spaces for language immersion, creative arts, and outdoor play, reflecting the school’s commitment to a balanced development of mind, body, and spirit. Emphasis on wellbeing and sustainability further underpins daily practice, preparing children to become confident, responsible members of both the Irish‑speaking community and wider society.
Applying to Gaelscoil Sairseal
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 Sairseal. 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 Sairseal
How many pupils attend Gaelscoil Sairseal?
Gaelscoil Sairseal has 369 pupils enrolled, 202 girls and 167 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Gaelscoil Sairseal a DEIS school?
No. Gaelscoil Sairseal 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 Sairseal teach through Irish?
Yes. Gaelscoil Sairseal teaches all subjects through Irish.