Mahoonagh National School
Castlemahon, Limerick
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 237 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 103 girls, 134 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 11422N the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Mahoonagh National School is a Roman Catholic primary school situated in Castlemahon, Co. Limerick. The school’s ethos is rooted in the Catholic tradition, seeking to nurture the intellectual, physical, cultural, moral and spiritual development of each pupil. It aims to provide a caring and secure environment where children are motivated, challenged and encouraged to develop a living relationship with God, themselves and others. The curriculum is complemented by a strong emphasis on religious education in line with the doctrines and practices of the Roman Catholic Church. The school offers a broad range of extra‑curricular activities designed to develop pupils’ talents and interests. Sporting provision is extensive and the school participates as an active Flag school, promoting physical activity and wellbeing. It also runs a Green Schools programme, arts and crafts classes, and takes part each year in the Discovery Primary Science and Maths Award, achieving recognition in maths, engineering, technology and science. The SFI Curious Minds initiative further enriches the learning experience through technology, engineering, mathematics and science projects, including dedicated weeks for maths and science. Operating Monday to Friday from 8:50 am to 2:30 pm, Mahoonagh NS provides a structured yet flexible timetable that supports both academic learning and personal growth. The school’s facilities support a variety of programmes, from sports and physical education to creative arts, ensuring that each child can explore and develop their full potential within a supportive community.
Applying to Mahoonagh 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 Mahoonagh 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 Mahoonagh National School
How many pupils attend Mahoonagh National School?
Mahoonagh National School has 237 pupils enrolled, 103 girls and 134 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Mahoonagh National School a DEIS school?
No. Mahoonagh 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 Mahoonagh National School?
Mahoonagh National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.