What is an Irish-medium School?

The full development of the child is encouraged through the providing of a wide, comprehensive curriculum, this is done at no expense to the normal curriculum as the curriculum as set out by the Department of Education is followed in the schools. The Irish Language is the medium of tuition in the schools and is also the language of communication between teachers, children, parents and boards of management. The main aims of Irish Language medium schools are to provide education of the highest standard and their distinctive ethos helps to promote and keep the language alive and vibrant in the community. Research shows that there are numerous advantages to bilingualism and immersion education including, linguistic, educational and social benefits for the child.