Mungret Community College
Mungret, Limerick
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 991 larger than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 483 girls, 508 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 76476F the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Mungret Community College is a multi‑denominational post‑primary Community College situated in the Limerick and Clare education region. As part of the Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board (LCETB) network, the college delivers a broad, balanced curriculum that combines academic, vocational and practical learning pathways, enabling students to progress to further education, apprenticeships or employment. The college benefits from the resources and strategic support of the LCETB, including access to specialist facilities such as modern science laboratories, ICT suites, dedicated arts and music spaces, and well‑maintained sports grounds, all designed to foster a stimulating learning environment. The college places a strong emphasis on holistic development, offering an extensive range of extra‑curricular activities that include music programmes, sports clubs, youth work initiatives and community projects. Pastoral care is provided through a structured student support team, ensuring that each learner receives personalised guidance and assistance. By aligning its provision with the Board’s language scheme and official language act, Mungret Community College promotes both English and Irish language development, preparing students to engage confidently in a bilingual society.
Applying to Mungret Community College
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 post-primary school dates apply broadly to Mungret Community College. 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: 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 Mungret Community College
How many pupils attend Mungret Community College?
Mungret Community College has 991 pupils enrolled, 483 girls and 508 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Mungret Community College a DEIS school?
No. Mungret Community College 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 Mungret Community College?
Mungret Community College has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.