Our Lady Queen Of Peace School
Limerick
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 326 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 148 girls, 178 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17737W the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Our Lady Queen of Peace National School is a mixed‑gender primary school situated in the heart of Janesboro, Limerick. It welcomes children from pre‑school through to sixth class, offering a comprehensive curriculum that balances academic learning with personal development. The school’s ethos centres on providing a warm, supportive environment where each pupil can reach their full potential, fostering confidence, curiosity and a love of learning. The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and extracurricular enrichment. Pupils regularly take part in a variety of fun and educational activities throughout the school year, encouraging teamwork and creativity. A virtual tour of the school building is available online, giving prospective families a clear view of the modern facilities and welcoming spaces that support both classroom learning and play. Our Lady Queen of Peace is part of the wider Limerick Diocese educational network and is linked with initiatives such as Green Schools Ireland, reflecting its commitment to environmental awareness and sustainable practices within the school community.
Applying to Our Lady Queen Of Peace 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 Our Lady Queen Of Peace 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 Our Lady Queen Of Peace School
How many pupils attend Our Lady Queen Of Peace School?
Our Lady Queen Of Peace School has 326 pupils enrolled, 148 girls and 178 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Our Lady Queen Of Peace School a DEIS school?
Yes. Our Lady Queen Of Peace School is part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme called Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools. DEIS schools serve communities at risk of educational disadvantage and receive additional supports, which can include smaller classes, extra teaching posts and funding for books and meals.
What is the ethos of Our Lady Queen Of Peace School?
Our Lady Queen Of Peace School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.