Mary Queen Of Ireland National School
Limerick
Key facts
- DEIS
- Girls
- Pupils enrolled
- 262 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19332G the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Mhuire Banríon na hÉireann is a national primary school founded in the Salesian tradition, delivering a high‑standard, holistic education for children over an eight‑year programme. The school’s ethos is centred on creating a happy, caring learning environment where pupils’ intellectual, emotional, physical, moral, cultural and spiritual potentials are nurtured. A collaborative partnership between staff, parents and the Board of Management underpins this approach, ensuring that each child’s individual needs are recognised and supported. The school places a strong emphasis on active participation and community involvement. It celebrates a range of thematic weeks, including Mission Week, Seachtain na Gaeilge, Active Week, Science, Engineer’s, Space and Maths weeks, while pursuing recognitions such as the Active Flag, Green Flag and various science awards. Modern facilities support contemporary learning, highlighted by a recent high‑speed broadband upgrade and an after‑school programme provided by Kids Inc, which offers additional care and enrichment for pupils beyond the classroom.
Applying to Mary Queen Of Ireland 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.
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National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Mary Queen Of Ireland 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 Mary Queen Of Ireland National School
How many pupils attend Mary Queen Of Ireland National School?
Mary Queen Of Ireland National School has 262 pupils enrolled. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Mary Queen Of Ireland National School a DEIS school?
Yes. Mary Queen Of Ireland National School is part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme called Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools. DEIS schools serve communities at risk of educational disadvantage and receive additional supports, which can include smaller classes, extra teaching posts and funding for books and meals.
What is the ethos of Mary Queen Of Ireland National School?
Mary Queen Of Ireland National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a girls' primary school.