Limerick Community Special School
Mungret, Limerick
Key facts
- Special school
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 47 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 11 girls, 36 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20579B the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Limerick Community Special School is the sole Community Special School within the Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board (ETB). As a multi‑denominational post‑primary institution, it provides specialised education for learners with additional needs, delivering a broad and balanced curriculum that meets the statutory requirements of the Irish education system. The school benefits from the ETB’s extensive resources, including access to a wide range of student support services, pastoral care structures and dedicated support‑team frameworks designed to promote the academic, social and emotional development of each pupil. The learning environment is purpose‑built to be fully accessible and inclusive, with facilities that accommodate a variety of therapeutic and educational interventions. In line with the ETB’s commitment to holistic development, the school offers an extensive programme of extra‑ and co‑curricular activities, enabling students to explore interests in sport, arts, music and community engagement. These opportunities are intended to foster confidence, independence and a sense of belonging, preparing learners for further education, training and active participation in the wider community.
Applying to Limerick Community Special School
For a September 2027 place, a school's formal admissions process cannot begin before 1 October 2026. The school sets its own opening and closing dates in its annual admission notice.
National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Limerick Community Special School. Individual schools set their own discretionary closure days, confirm exact dates with the school.
- October Mid-Term Break: Mon 26 Oct – Fri 30 Oct 2026
- Christmas Holidays: Wed 23 Dec 2026 – Tue 5 Jan 2027
- February Mid-Term Break: Thu 18 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027 (post-primary schools: Mon 15 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027)
- Easter Holidays: Mon 22 Mar – Sun 4 Apr 2027
Primary schools close for the last two days of the February mid-term week and may use discretionary days to take the full week, so their break can be shorter than post-primary schools'.
Frequently asked questions about Limerick Community Special School
How many pupils attend Limerick Community Special School?
Limerick Community Special School has 47 pupils enrolled, 11 girls and 36 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Limerick Community Special School a DEIS school?
No. Limerick Community Special School is not part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme of additional supports for schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage. Not holding DEIS status says nothing about how good a school is, only about the profile of the community it serves.
What is the ethos of Limerick Community Special School?
Limerick Community Special School has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed primary school.