Gaelscoil Riabhach
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About
Gaelscoil Riabhach is a multidenominational primary school situated in Baile Locha Riach, Loughrea, County Galway, where Irish is the medium of instruction. The school provides a vibrant, inclusive environment that blends sport and learning, encouraging children to be active and engaged. Its curriculum is delivered through Irish, fostering fluency and cultural appreciation while promoting respect for diversity within the school community and the wider world. Since moving into a purpose‑built campus in 2017, the school offers modern classrooms and safe outdoor play areas that support a motivating, kind, happy and secure atmosphere. Parents are invited to take a central, democratic role in school life, contributing to daily participation and governance. The staff are committed to professional standards and to maintaining a healthy, safe workplace, ensuring that every child can discover their abilities and develop confidently as a learner and a person.
History
Gaelscoil Riabhach was founded by a group of local parents in 2000 to provide Irish‑medium primary education in the Loughrea area. The school relocated to its new, purpose‑built building in 2017, continuing its mission as a multidenominational gaelscoil.