The study of Irish is compulsory for students in our school. The curriculum is varied and the courses undertaken by students guided by their teachers aim to foster the students communicative skills and to develop their knowledge and understanding through exposure to a variety of literary genres.

In light of recent changes to the syllabus/curriculum, students are encouraged to study Irish at Higher Level in the Junior and Leaving Certificate exams. With a positive attitude, a commitment to use the language as a medium of communication coupled with application to studies and attention to written work, a student can get a high grade in his Irish exam in both the Junior and Leaving Certificate State exams.

The curriculum acknowledges the importance of communication skills in language learning and this is reflected in the allocation of marks in the new Leaving Certificate exam format which was examined for the first time in 2012.
Independent study outside of the classroom is an integral part of language acquisition. Students are encouraged to watch programmes in Irish , to listen to Irish on the radio channels, to read and write as Gaeilge. Reading materials are available in the school library, from Irish teachers, and from online media sources. Attending an Irish social club and/or spending time in a Gaeltacht during a students teen years is recommended. Labhair i agus mairfidh si!

Studying Irish at Higher Level increases ones chances of getting maximum points in the Leaving Certificate. A number of Honours Degree programmes have Irish as a core entry requirement. A student who chooses not to study Irish at Higher level, will be precluded from considering to study to be a primary school teacher in any of the Irish training colleges. As Irish is recognized as a working language in the EU, applicants for positions in the Commission must have an ability to communicate in English and two other working languages.