Martinstown National School
Kilmallock, Limerick
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 54 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 28 girls, 26 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 09915B the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Martinstown National School is a rural, co‑educational primary school that delivers a caring, inclusive and child‑centred education. Guided by a Catholic ethos under the patronage of the local bishop, the school places the intellectual, spiritual, physical, moral and cultural development of each pupil at the heart of its programme. A strong partnership between pupils, staff, the Board of Management and parents underpins a community‑focused environment where every child is known, valued and supported to reach their full potential academically, socially and emotionally. The school provides a safe and nurturing setting enriched by a range of dedicated facilities. These include a Nurture Room for personalised support, an outdoor classroom that encourages experiential learning, and access to high‑speed broadband through the Department of Education’s School Broadband Programme. A vibrant extracurricular programme, spanning music, sports, debating, junior enterprise and green‑school initiatives, complements the curriculum and fosters creativity, teamwork and a sense of belonging among the school community.
Applying to Martinstown 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 Martinstown 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 Martinstown National School
How many pupils attend Martinstown National School?
Martinstown National School has 54 pupils enrolled, 28 girls and 26 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Martinstown National School a DEIS school?
No. Martinstown 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 Martinstown National School?
Martinstown National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.