Queen Of Universe National School
Muinebeagh, Carlow
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 253 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 182 girls, 71 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18183K the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Queen of the Universe National School is an Irish primary (national) school that has recently updated its online presence. The school has migrated its website to a new domain – www.QueenOfTheUniverseNS.com – to provide families and the local community with a modern, easily accessible source of information and resources. This move demonstrates the school's commitment to keeping communication channels current and user‑friendly. While specific details of the curriculum, facilities and extracurricular programmes are not listed on the site, the school’s continued online activity suggests an ongoing focus on delivering a supportive and inclusive learning environment for its pupils, in line with the standards of Irish national schools.
Applying to Queen Of Universe 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 Queen Of Universe 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 Queen Of Universe National School
How many pupils attend Queen Of Universe National School?
Queen Of Universe National School has 253 pupils enrolled, 182 girls and 71 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Queen Of Universe National School a DEIS school?
Yes. Queen Of Universe National 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 Queen Of Universe National School?
Queen Of Universe National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.