How many Gaelscoileanna are in Limerick?

Limerick has 9 all-Irish-medium schools listed on Scoil Scout — that is, 6 Gaelscoileanna (primary) and 3 Gaelcholáistí (post-primary). Gaeltacht-region schools are listed separately.

What's the difference between a Gaelscoil and a Gaelcholáiste?

A Gaelscoil is an all-Irish-medium primary school; a Gaelcholáiste is the post-primary equivalent. In both, every subject except English is taught through Irish. They're distinct from Gaeltacht schools, which are mainstream schools located in officially Irish-speaking regions.

Gaelscoileanna in Limerick

Sorted by school type, then name. Tap a school for full details — enrolment, patronage and inspection reports.

Post-PrimaryMixedDEIS · DEISGaelscoil

Desmond College

Station Road, Newcastle West, Co. Limerick · Limerick · V42 DK84

Patron: Limerick & Clare ETB

Students515

PTR13.9:1

Post-PrimaryMixedGaelscoil

GaelcholÁIste Luimnigh

Meal Sior AnraÍ, Luimneach · Limerick · V94 23V7

Patron: Limerick & Clare ETB

Students616

PTR14.0:1

Post-PrimaryGirlsGaelscoil

Laurel Hill Coláiste FCJ

Coláiste Cnoc na Labhras

Cnoc Na Labhras, Luimneach · Limerick · V94 CR26

Patron: Le Chéile Schools Trust

Students343

PTR13.7:1

PrimaryMixedGaelscoilHot meals

Gaelscoil An Raithin

An Drom Dearg, Mungairit, Luimneach · Limerick · V94 1X59

Patron: Catholic

Students394

PTR21.9:1

PrimaryMixedGaelscoilHot meals

Gaelscoil Chaladh An Treoigh

Caisleán Nua, Bóthar Bhaile Átha Cliath, Caladh an Treoigh, Co. Luimnigh · Limerick · V94 7N32

Patron: Catholic

Students417

PTR21.9:1

PrimaryMixedGaelscoilHot meals

Gaelscoil O Doghair

Bóthar an Stáisiúin, Caisleán Nua Thiar, Co. Luimnigh · Limerick · V42 PD71

Patron: Catholic

Students214

PTR21.4:1

PrimaryMixedGaelscoilHot meals

Gaelscoil Sairseal

Bóthar Shíol Bhroin, Luimneach · Limerick · V94 EV83

Patron: Catholic

Students343

PTR21.4:1

PrimaryMixedDEIS · DEISGaelscoil

Gaelscoil Sheoirse

Bóthar Bhaile an Róistigh, Luimneach · Limerick · V94 VYH1

Patron: Catholic

Students87

PTR21.8:1

PrimaryMixedGaelscoilHot meals

Model Primary School, Limerick

An Mhodh Scoil

Ascaill Uí Chonaill, Luimneach · Limerick · V94 W891

Patron: Catholic

Students578

PTR22.2:1

Gaelscoileanna in Limerick — frequently asked questions

How many Gaelscoileanna are in Limerick?: Limerick has 9 all-Irish-medium schools listed on Scoil Scout — that is, 6 Gaelscoileanna (primary) and 3 Gaelcholáistí (post-primary). Gaeltacht-region schools are listed separately.
What's the difference between a Gaelscoil and a Gaelcholáiste?: A Gaelscoil is an all-Irish-medium primary school; a Gaelcholáiste is the post-primary equivalent. In both, every subject except English is taught through Irish. They're distinct from Gaeltacht schools, which are mainstream schools located in officially Irish-speaking regions.

See all schools in Limerick9 Gaelscoileanna and Gaelcholáistí listed