Gaelscoil Sairseal
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Gaelscoil Sáirséal is a modern, co‑educational primary school situated in the heart of Limerick City. It operates under the patronage of the Catholic Bishop of Limerick and the trusteeship of the Edmund Rice Schools Trust, offering a fully Irish‑medium curriculum that nurtures fluency in Gaeilge alongside a broad academic programme. The school prides itself on a welcoming atmosphere, emphasising a holistic approach to education that balances academic rigour with personal wellbeing, environmental stewardship through its Green Schools initiative, and a strong cultural ethos encapsulated in the motto *Táimid Gaelach* (“We are Gaelic”). The ethos of the school is built around inclusive community values, encouraging active parental involvement and fostering a sense of belonging for every pupil. Facilities are designed to support contemporary learning, with dedicated spaces for language immersion, creative arts, and outdoor play, reflecting the school’s commitment to a balanced development of mind, body, and spirit. Emphasis on wellbeing and sustainability further underpins daily practice, preparing children to become confident, responsible members of both the Irish‑speaking community and wider society.