Mary Queen Of Ireland National School
Dublin
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 95 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 38 girls, 57 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19693P the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Mary Queen of Ireland National School is a vibrant primary school located at the entrance to the Rivermeade estate in the parish of St Canice’s, Finglas. The school community – pupils, parents, teachers and management – works together to create a warm, welcoming environment where every child is regarded as a valued member of a happy, vibrant learning community. Its motto, “At the heart of the community”, reflects a strong emphasis on partnership with families, the board of management and staff to nurture well‑educated, confident and balanced young people. The school’s educational approach is holistic, seeking to meet the intellectual, spiritual, physical, moral, social and cultural needs of its pupils. It aims to foster a love of learning, curiosity and resilience, providing a caring, secure atmosphere in which children can thrive academically and personally. Through a range of initiatives and a supportive ethos, the school strives to ensure that each child is healthy, happy and safe, ready to meet the challenges of life with common sense, integrity and confidence.
History
The school, situated at the entrance to Rivermeade estate in the parish of St Canice’s, Finglas, was planned in 1979. Its name, Mary Queen of Ireland, was chosen to commemorate Pope John Paul II’s September 1979 visit to Ireland and the dedication of the new Basilica in Knock, Co Mayo, to Our Lady Queen of Ireland. Mr Joe Crowe was appointed Principal and the school opened on 1 September 1981 (Tuesday) with an initial enrolment of 148 pupils.
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.
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 95 pupils enrolled, 38 girls and 57 boys. That makes it smaller 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 mixed primary school.