Pallaskenry National School
Pallaskenry, Limerick
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 135 about the same size as the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 54 girls, 81 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 12631E the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Mhuire National School, Pallaskenry is a co‑educational primary school that serves the village of Pallaskenry, Co. Limerick. The school provides an inclusive and supportive learning environment designed to nurture each pupil’s potential and encourage a lively, enquiring mind. Central to its ethos is a commitment to the wellbeing and mental health of children, recognised by the recent Amber Flag award for excellence in promoting positive wellbeing. The school operates six mainstream classes together with two dedicated autism classes, supported by a team of teaching staff, special needs assistants and a dedicated secretary. Modern facilities include a well‑stocked library, a purpose‑built P.E. hall, resource rooms, a garden shed for outdoor learning, and a newly constructed entrance with ample car‑parking. From first to sixth class every child benefits from a 1:1 Chromebook scheme, integrating digital resources into daily lessons and enhancing interactive learning. The school’s curriculum is underpinned by a mission to provide an inclusive, supportive environment that stimulates curiosity and encourages pupils to play a pivotal role in their communities. A strong partnership with parents, the local community and the Board of Management underpins the school’s holistic approach to education.
History
Scoil Mhuire, Pallaskenry opened in January 1977 with four classrooms, a G.P. room, three teachers and seventy pupils. In 1983, following the development of the Cluain Mhuire housing estate, enrolment rose to 229 and three prefabricated classrooms were added to accommodate the growth. A major extension was completed in 2005, providing two new classrooms, two resource rooms, a library, a garden shed, a boiler house and a new P.E. hall; existing classrooms were renovated, a new roof installed, and a new entrance with car‑parking facilities was created.
Applying to Pallaskenry 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
View Pallaskenry National School's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Pallaskenry National 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: 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 Pallaskenry National School
How many pupils attend Pallaskenry National School?
Pallaskenry National School has 135 pupils enrolled, 54 girls and 81 boys. That makes it about the same size as the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Pallaskenry National School a DEIS school?
No. Pallaskenry 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 Pallaskenry National School?
Pallaskenry National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.