Monaleen National School
Limerick
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 847 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 393 girls, 454 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17937H the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Monaleen National School is a co‑educational Catholic primary school situated on the outskirts of Limerick City. It serves a vibrant community of over 800 pupils ranging from junior infants to sixth class. The school’s ethos is built on a caring, inclusive environment that seeks to promote the total development of each child, encouraging academic, social, emotional and spiritual growth. The curriculum is framed around four pillars – exploration, music, creativity and sport – providing a balanced programme that nurtures curiosity, artistic expression and physical wellbeing. Classrooms are equipped to support interactive learning, while dedicated spaces for music and the arts allow pupils to develop confidence through performance and visual projects. A strong emphasis on sport ensures that children have regular opportunities to engage in team games and develop fitness, teamwork and leadership skills. Together, these elements create a dynamic, supportive setting that prepares learners for future success.
Applying to Monaleen 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 Monaleen 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 Monaleen National School
How many pupils attend Monaleen National School?
Monaleen National School has 847 pupils enrolled, 393 girls and 454 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Monaleen National School a DEIS school?
No. Monaleen 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 Monaleen National School?
Monaleen National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.