Magh Mora National School
MULLINGAR, Westmeath
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 29 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 14 girls, 15 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17432A the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Moyvore Primary School is a small, two‑teacher national school located on the R392 in the village of Moyvore, County Westmeath. Serving a rural catchment that includes Mullingar, Ballymahon and the nearby Centre Parcs resort, the school provides a close‑knit community setting where pupils can feel safe and valued. The original building dates from 1942‑43 and has been progressively modernised, offering contemporary classrooms and learning spaces that support a range of activities. The school’s educational philosophy centres on creating a happy, supportive environment that nurtures each child’s individual potential. Learning programmes are tailored to suit differing abilities, with a strong emphasis on building self‑confidence, self‑esteem and a love of enquiry. Collaboration with families is regarded as essential; regular parent‑teacher meetings and open lines of communication ensure that home and school work together to reinforce children’s progress. Despite its modest size, Moyvore Primary offers a broad curriculum enriched by extracurricular experiences such as arts, science, mathematics and physical education. Recent renovations have provided updated facilities that enable hands‑on projects and interactive learning, reinforcing the school’s commitment to fostering well‑rounded, confident learners who are prepared for the next stage of their education.
History
Moyvore Primary School was constructed in 1942‑43. Since its opening, the school has undergone a number of renovations to improve its facilities and adapt to contemporary educational needs, while remaining a central part of the Moyvore community.
Applying to Magh Mora National 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 Magh Mora National 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 Magh Mora National School
How many pupils attend Magh Mora National School?
Magh Mora National School has 29 pupils enrolled, 14 girls and 15 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Magh Mora National School a DEIS school?
No. Magh Mora National 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 Magh Mora National School?
Magh Mora National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.