Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh
Luimneach, Co. Limerick
606 studentsMixedGaelcholáisteCommunity college (ETB)TY optional
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Students this year
606 students: 371 girls and 235 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 102
- 2nd year
- 98
- 3rd year
- 113
- TY
- 73
- 5th year
- 86
- 6th year
- 134
Transition Year: 73 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (113). That usually means TY is optional here.
What it costs
- Tuition fees
- None. The school is in the free education scheme.
- Schoolbooks
- Free in every year, including TY, under the free schoolbooks scheme.
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At a glance
Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh is a community college (etb) in Luimneach, Co. Limerick (Eircode V94 23V7). Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh has 606 students: 235 boys and 371 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 235 boys, 371 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Inter-denominational
- Patron
- Limerick & Clare ETB
- Language
- Gaelcholáiste: all subjects through Irish
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 76101I
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh?
- Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh is a community college (etb) in Luimneach, Co. Limerick (Eircode V94 23V7).
- How many students go to Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh?
- Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh has 606 students: 235 boys and 371 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh?
- Kevin O Raghallaigh is the principal of Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh a mixed school?
- Yes. Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh takes both boys and girls.
- Is Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh fee-paying?
- No. Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh is in the free education scheme, so there are no tuition fees. Like most schools it may ask for a voluntary contribution, which can't be compulsory.
- What is the ethos of Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh?
- Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Limerick & Clare ETB.
- Does Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh teach through Irish?
- Yes. Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh is a Gaelcholáiste, so students learn every subject through Irish.
- Does Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh have Transition Year?
- 73 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (113). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh a DEIS school?
- No. Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh's roll number, 76101I, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh?
- The closest is Ardscoil Mhuire. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.
Closest secondary schools
| School | Distance | Students | Boys and girls | Type | Fees | Next date | Irish-medium | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaelcholáiste LuimnighThis school | 606 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Yes | No | |
| Ardscoil MhuireLimerick | 500 m | 591 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Mon, 11 Jan | No | Yes |
| Coláiste Nano NagleLimerick | 1.0 km | 365 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Mon, 9 Nov | No | Yes |
| Colaiste MhichilLimerick | 1.0 km | 349 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Mon, 11 Jan | No | Yes |
| St Munchin's CollegeLimerick | 1.8 km | 682 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Accept by, Wed, 3 Feb | No | No |
| Ardscoil RisLimerick | 2.1 km | 728 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Mon, 11 Jan | No | No |
| St Clements CollegeLimerick | 2.2 km | 411 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Mon, 11 Jan | No | Yes |
Straight-line distances. Compare with the two closest · See more schools near here.
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Contact
Sráid an ChláirLuimneach
V9423V7
- Principal: Kevin O Raghallaigh on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 061 404 959
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: gcluimnigh.ie
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Next school holidays
- In 9 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
- In 10 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
- In 17 weeksFebruary mid-term breakMon, 15 February to Fri 19 February 2027
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