Scoil Náisiúnta Mhuire
Swanlibar, Cavan
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 57 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 26 girls, 31 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 08143P the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Scoil Mhuire is a co‑educational, Catholic primary school located in the village of Swanlinbar, West Cavan. The school provides a welcoming, pupil‑centred environment where children are encouraged to reach their full academic, social, physical and moral potential. A low pupil‑teacher ratio ensures that learners receive small‑group attention from an early age, fostering confidence and a love of learning. The ethos is built on partnership between staff, families and the local community, with a strong emphasis on safety, well‑being and the development of responsible citizens. Beyond the classroom, Scoil Mhuire offers a broad range of extra‑curricular activities. It is a recognised Health‑Promoting School, participates in the Food Dudes campaign, holds Green School status and has won the Bord na Móna ‘Eco Rangers’ competition for biodiversity work. The school is actively involved in sport, particularly Gaelic football, and provides opportunities in quizzes, art, tin‑whistle and singing. Facilities include a school garden, sports provisions linked to the Active Schools programme, and resources that support both mainstream and special‑education needs.
History
Scoil Mhuire opened its doors in 1968, consolidating four local schools – Uragh Girls, Uragh Boys, Commas and Tiercahan – into a single primary institution serving the Swanlinbar area. Over more than five decades the school has grown into a vibrant community hub while retaining its commitment to Catholic values and inclusive education.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Mhuire
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 Scoil Náisiúnta Mhuire. 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 Scoil Náisiúnta Mhuire
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Mhuire?
Scoil Náisiúnta Mhuire has 57 pupils enrolled, 26 girls and 31 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Mhuire a DEIS school?
Yes. Scoil Náisiúnta Mhuire 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 Scoil Náisiúnta Mhuire?
Scoil Náisiúnta Mhuire has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.