Muirisc National School
Westport, Mayo
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 49 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 26 girls, 23 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 16832L the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Murrisk National School is a small rural primary school situated at the foot of Croagh Patrick, adjacent to Millennium Park and the seashore. The school benefits from a close‑knit community spirit and small class sizes, allowing a personalised, holistic approach to education that nurtures intellectual, physical, social, cultural and spiritual development. A dedicated Parent Association supports both the school and families, reinforcing the strong community ethos. The campus includes a state‑of‑the‑art modular classroom, a specialised special‑education room, an astro‑turf area and a sensory room, providing a wide range of learning environments. Outdoor facilities feature a community playground and easy access to natural habitats for nature walks and habitat studies. On‑site services include a breakfast club run by Little Bears Preschool from 8 am and the Stay+Play after‑school programme. Hot school meals are supplied daily by the local restaurant The Tavern, offering high‑quality homemade food. The school also promotes active participation in sports, exemplified by its successful Mini 7s teams.
Applying to Muirisc 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 Muirisc 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 Muirisc National School
How many pupils attend Muirisc National School?
Muirisc National School has 49 pupils enrolled, 26 girls and 23 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Muirisc National School a DEIS school?
No. Muirisc 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 Muirisc National School?
Muirisc National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.