Moyne Community School
Longford
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 655 larger than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 366 girls, 289 boys
- Ethos
- Inter Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 91436D the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Moyne Community School is a multi‑denominational, co‑educational community school that delivers a holistic education rooted in Christian values and the traditions of its founding institutions. The school’s mission is to enable every pupil to develop their full potential through a balanced formal and informal curriculum, delivered in a friendly, safe and caring environment. A broad range of subjects is offered from Junior Cycle through Leaving Certificate, including specialist streams such as Construction Studies, Engineering, and a well‑resourced science programme. The campus boasts first‑class modern facilities: three dedicated science laboratories, separate engineering and metal‑work rooms, woodwork and construction studies workshops, two computer suites, home economics kitchens, an art studio, and a purpose‑built oratory. Sporting provision includes a well‑equipped gymnasium, ten acres of fields covering soccer, Gaelic games, rugby and a large tarmac area for football or basketball, plus external recreation spaces. Comprehensive pastoral care is provided through a mentoring programme for first‑years, a chaplaincy service, and a robust Special Educational Needs provision featuring small‑group tuition, team‑teaching and diagnostic assessment. Regular communication with parents and clear, fair disciplinary procedures underpin the school’s supportive community ethos.
History
Moyne Community School was founded in 1973, becoming one of the first community schools in Ireland when the Latin School in Moyne and Ballinamuck Vocational School closed. The new school inherited the traditions of both predecessor institutions, and its present building was opened in 1974.
Applying to Moyne Community 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
View Moyne Community School's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide post-primary school dates apply broadly to Moyne Community School. The school publishes its own calendar, linked above, and that is the authoritative source for its reopening date and discretionary closure days.
- 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: Mon 15 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027 (primary schools: Thu 18 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 Moyne Community School
How many pupils attend Moyne Community School?
Moyne Community School has 655 pupils enrolled, 366 girls and 289 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Moyne Community School a DEIS school?
No. Moyne Community 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 Moyne Community School?
Moyne Community School has an Inter Denominational ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.