How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Phort Lairge?

Gaelscoil Phort Lairge has 207 pupils: 115 boys and 92 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Gaelscoil Phort Lairge a mixed school?

Yes. Gaelscoil Phort Lairge takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Phort Lairge?

Gaelscoil Phort Lairge has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Gaelscoil Phort Lairge teach through Irish?

Yes. Gaelscoil Phort Lairge is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.

Is Gaelscoil Phort Lairge a DEIS school?

No. Gaelscoil Phort Lairge is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Gaelscoil Phort Lairge's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Phort Lairge's roll number, 19853L, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Phort Lairge?

The closest is SN Naomh Mhuire. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Gaelscoil Phort Lairge

Port Láirge, Co. Waterford

207 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-medium

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At a glance

Gaelscoil Phort Lairge is a primary school in Port Láirge, Co. Waterford (Eircode X91 AX81). Fionnuala de Chnuic is the principal of Gaelscoil Phort Lairge, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 207
Boys and girls: Mixed · 115 boys, 92 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19853L

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is Gaelscoil Phort Lairge?: Gaelscoil Phort Lairge is a primary school in Port Láirge, Co. Waterford (Eircode X91 AX81).
Who is the principal of Gaelscoil Phort Lairge?: Fionnuala de Chnuic is the principal of Gaelscoil Phort Lairge, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Phort Lairge?: Gaelscoil Phort Lairge has 207 pupils: 115 boys and 92 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Gaelscoil Phort Lairge a mixed school?: Yes. Gaelscoil Phort Lairge takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Phort Lairge?: Gaelscoil Phort Lairge has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Gaelscoil Phort Lairge teach through Irish?: Yes. Gaelscoil Phort Lairge is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Gaelscoil Phort Lairge a DEIS school?: No. Gaelscoil Phort Lairge is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Gaelscoil Phort Lairge's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Phort Lairge's roll number, 19853L, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Phort Lairge?: The closest is SN Naomh Mhuire. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Gaelscoil Phort Lairge compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Gaelscoil Phort LairgeThis school		207	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
SN Naomh MhuireWaterford	500 m	641	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Lorcain BNSWaterford	3.3 km	345	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
Newtown Junior SchoolWaterford City	3.7 km	112	Mixed	Quaker	No	No
Scoil Naomh Eoin le DiaWaterford	3.8 km	237	Girls	Catholic	No	No
St Martins Special SchWaterford	3.8 km	100	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Christ Church NSWaterford	4.0 km	114	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No

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Contact

Baile Gunnair
Port Láirge
X91AX81

Principal: Fionnuala de Chnuic on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 051 879 736
Email: [email protected]
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Next school holidays

In 8 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 9 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
In 18 weeksFebruary mid-term breakThu, 18 February to Fri 19 February 2027

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