Admissions
Oíche Oscailte / Open Night
Gaelcholaiste Luimnigh invites Sixth Class students and parents / guardians to the College’s Open Night.
Tuesday, 30 September 2025 in Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh, V94 V2Y9.
Between 7.00 p.m. and 9.00 p.m.
7.00 p.m. – 8.00 p.m: Tour of school
8.00 p.m. – 9.00 p.m: Presentation from the Principal
Why Gaeloideachas is better?
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Technology Enhanced Learning in Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh – Click here.
What our former students have to say about GCL!
Graduation Year: 2021
University: University of Limerick
Course: Biological and chemical sciences
I really enjoyed my time in GCL. The teachers were always very supportive and willing to give up their free time to help us. I have so many great memories from my time there. Bhain mé taitneamh agus tairbhe as m’am i GCL!
Graduation Year: 2019
University: Mary Immaculate College- St Patrick’s Campus
Course: Bachelors of Education in Business and Irish
My experience in Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh was one of positivity and encouragement from first to sixth year. The nurturing ethos of the school was instilled in me from the start and I was consistently supported and guided by the teachers to reach my potential. This support is what inspired me to pursue teaching as I wish to provide the same quality of teaching to future students as I received myself in Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh.
Graduation Year: 2018
University: Coláiste Baitsiléir Oideachais / Bachelors of Education
Course: Biological and chemical sciences
D’fhreastail mé ar GCL ó 2012-2018. Thug saol na scoile i nGCL seans dom feabhas agus forbairt a chur orm féin mar dhéagóir agus anois mar dhuine fásta. Bhí na múinteoirí sa scoil ríthábhachtach dom agus mé ag staidéar go dian don Árdteist. Mar thoradh ar an tacaíocht go léir a bhí faighte agam mar scoláire sa scoil, bhíos in ann d’fhreastail ar MIC agus Baitsiléir Oideachais a bhaint amach i mbliana. Faoi láthair táim mar mhúinteoir bunscoile i mBaile Átha Cliath. Tá Naíonáin Bheaga agam agus is scoil lán Gaelach í. Úsáidim na scileanna a d’fhoghliam mé i nGCL chuile lá agus mé ag múineadh mo Naíonáin Bheaga. Táim an bhuíoch do GCL de bharr go raibh páirt lárnach acu i mo shaol laistigh agus taobh amuigh den scoil.
Common Application System (CAS)
Choosing a secondary school is a significant decision for any family, and we understand you want to find the best fit for your child’s future. On this page you will find all information relevant to making an application for First Year 2026/2027.
Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh is part of the Limerick Area Post – Primary Schools Common Application System. The Common Application System (CAS) is the system that manages the application of students to the seventeen participating schools in the Limerick area. This system is carried out in conjunction with the Limerick Education Support Centre (LESC). The aim of CAS is to “assist and support the parents/guardians of children seeking a place in 1st Year in one of the 17 CAS post – primary schools in Limerick City and environs.”
Admissions Process for September 2026
Parents / Guardians of students seeking to apply are kindly asked to use the online CAS portal, linked below. You will be required to input information about your child as well as information related to current schools of siblings if applicable. Applicants must rank their list of preferred schools from 1 to 11. This is a requirement under the Common Application System.
Please note:
- Parents/Guardians can make edits to their application up until the deadline.
- The application process is managed by the Limerick Education Support Centre.
- If your child does not receive their school of 1st choice, the application form will be shared with schools 2 – 11, as required, in the order of preference.
- As a Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board Community College we are committed to ensuring that every parent and guardian can access and complete the application process with confidence. Our team is here to support you at every stage of the application. We can be reached by telephone at 061404959 or by email at info@gcldrive.com.
- If you have any questions, please contact the school directly.
The CAS portal will go live from October 1st 2025. Completed applications must be submitted no later than 5pm on Monday January 12th 2026.
Apply Now
Click here to view a video on how to make your application
Forms and Additional Information
For more information, please email info@gcldrive.com