Monogay National School
Newcastle West, Limerick
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 206 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 95 girls, 111 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 09401Q the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Monagea National School is a Catholic primary school situated in Monagea, Newcastle West, Co. Limerick. Operating under the patronage of the Bishop of Limerick and guided by a Board of Management, the school delivers a faith‑based curriculum that integrates the doctrines, practices and traditions of the Roman Catholic Church while remaining welcoming to pupils of other religious backgrounds. Central to its ethos is the “Grow in Love” programme, which supports the spiritual formation of children and prepares them for the sacraments of Penance, Holy Communion and Confirmation. Daily life is enriched with opportunities for prayer, liturgical celebrations and a strong emphasis on kindness, inclusion and respect for diversity. The school’s educational approach is holistic, aiming to develop each child’s spiritual, academic, social, physical, creative and emotional potential. A broad range of initiatives, including a school garden, STEM projects, the Literacy Lift‑Off programme, Accelerated Reader, Aistear early childhood framework and a Health‑Promoting School agenda, provide varied learning experiences beyond the classroom. Facilities support a full‑day schedule (Monday‑Friday, 9 am‑3 pm) and are complemented by a preschool, after‑school programme and dedicated spaces for extracurricular activities, fostering a vibrant, inclusive community where every pupil can thrive.
Applying to Monogay 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 Monogay 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 Monogay National School
How many pupils attend Monogay National School?
Monogay National School has 206 pupils enrolled, 95 girls and 111 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Monogay National School a DEIS school?
No. Monogay 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 Monogay National School?
Monogay National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.