Moyne National School
THURLES, Tipperary
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 65 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 36 girls, 29 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17681V the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil na Maighne (Moyne National School) is a vibrant primary school serving children from infant to 6th class in the Moyne community. The school places a strong emphasis on inclusive participation, ensuring that every pupil has the opportunity to shine, whether on stage during the annual Christmas concert or on the playing field in Gaelic games. A broad curriculum is complemented by a rich programme of extracurricular activities, including a school band, choir, music lessons, debating, athletics, and a well‑established orienteering strand that develops map‑reading and teamwork skills. The school’s facilities support a holistic approach to learning. An outdoor classroom and school garden provide hands‑on environmental education, while dedicated spaces for sports and the arts enable regular performances such as the Angel Pageant and Halloween fashion show. Partnerships with organisations such as the South East Orienteering Association and participation in Cumann na mBunscol competitions reflect a commitment to community engagement and the development of physical, creative and social competencies in all children.
Applying to Moyne 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 Moyne 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 Moyne National School
How many pupils attend Moyne National School?
Moyne National School has 65 pupils enrolled, 36 girls and 29 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Moyne National School a DEIS school?
No. Moyne 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 Moyne National School?
Moyne National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.