Realt Na Maidne
Kerry
Key facts
- DEIS
- Boys
- Pupils enrolled
- 166 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19846O the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Réalta na Maidine is an all‑boys Catholic primary school situated on Upper Church Street in Listowel, Co. Kerry. The school is committed to providing a caring, happy and secure learning environment where the intellectual, spiritual, physical, moral, social and cultural needs of each pupil are identified and nurtured. A dedicated and enthusiastic teaching staff delivers a broad curriculum that balances academic rigour with opportunities for personal growth, encouraging curiosity, confidence and a strong sense of community among the children. The school prides itself on being a centre of learning excellence, drawing on a long tradition of service to the Listowel community. Modern facilities support a wide range of activities, from classroom learning to sport and the arts, enabling pupils to develop a well‑rounded skill set. Emphasis is placed on fostering respect, responsibility and a lifelong love of learning, preparing students to become active, thoughtful members of society.
History
Scoil Réalta na Maidine has been educating generations of Listowel families since 1836. Over the years the school has undergone many changes and has grown into a recognised centre of learning excellence. Notable past pupils such as Bryan Mac Mahon and John B. Keane illustrate the school’s longstanding reputation for academic and cultural achievement.
Applying to Realt Na Maidne
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 Realt Na Maidne. 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 Realt Na Maidne
How many pupils attend Realt Na Maidne?
Realt Na Maidne has 166 pupils enrolled. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Realt Na Maidne a DEIS school?
Yes. Realt Na Maidne 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 Realt Na Maidne?
Realt Na Maidne has a Catholic ethos. It is a boys' primary school.