How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Sairseal?

Gaelscoil Sairseal has 369 pupils: 167 boys and 202 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Gaelscoil Sairseal a mixed school?

Yes. Gaelscoil Sairseal takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Sairseal?

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

Does Gaelscoil Sairseal teach through Irish?

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

Is Gaelscoil Sairseal a DEIS school?

No. Gaelscoil Sairseal is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Gaelscoil Sairseal's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Sairseal's roll number, 19956V, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Sairseal?

The closest is St Mary's National School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Gaelscoil Sairseal

Luimneach, Co. Limerick

369 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-medium

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At a glance

Gaelscoil Sairseal is a primary school in Luimneach, Co. Limerick (Eircode V94 EV83). Áine Ní Fhíobhra is the principal of Gaelscoil Sairseal, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 369
Boys and girls: Mixed · 167 boys, 202 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19956V

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 Sairseal?: Gaelscoil Sairseal is a primary school in Luimneach, Co. Limerick (Eircode V94 EV83).
Who is the principal of Gaelscoil Sairseal?: Áine Ní Fhíobhra is the principal of Gaelscoil Sairseal, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Sairseal?: Gaelscoil Sairseal has 369 pupils: 167 boys and 202 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Gaelscoil Sairseal a mixed school?: Yes. Gaelscoil Sairseal takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Sairseal?: Gaelscoil Sairseal has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Gaelscoil Sairseal teach through Irish?: Yes. Gaelscoil Sairseal is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Gaelscoil Sairseal a DEIS school?: No. Gaelscoil Sairseal is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Gaelscoil Sairseal's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Sairseal's roll number, 19956V, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Sairseal?: The closest is St Mary's National School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Gaelscoil Sairseal compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Gaelscoil SairsealThis school		369	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
St Mary's National SchoolLimerick	300 m	152	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St John the Baptist Boys NSLimerick	700 m	69	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
St Johns ConventLimerick	800 m	223	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Augustines Special SchoolLimerick	800 m	24	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	No
Presentation Primary SchoolLimerick	900 m	279	Mostly girls	Catholic	No	Yes
St Michaels NSLimerick	1.0 km	126	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Bóthar Shíol Bhroin
Luimneach
V94EV83

Principal: Áine Ní Fhíobhra on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 061 322 502
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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