Scoil Náisiúnta Mhuire
Longford
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 94 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 46 girls, 48 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18733T the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Scoil Mhuire, Clondra is a co‑educational Catholic primary school situated in the picturesque village of Clondra, County Longford, on the banks of the Royal Canal and close to the River Shannon. Operating under the patronage of the Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnoise, the school serves the local community with a commitment to a caring, happy and secure learning environment. The ethos promotes equality, respect and responsibility, encouraging pupils to develop personally, socially, mentally and physically while preparing them for lifelong learning. The school’s facilities include four spacious classrooms, dedicated learning‑support and resource rooms, a GP room, a main office, a library and ample storage. An extensive yard provides outdoor space for play and sport. In line with its modern educational approach, each classroom is equipped with interactive whiteboards and all pupils have access to laptops or Chromebooks, integrating information technology into daily teaching. A team of mainstream teachers together with a Special Education Teacher supports the diverse needs of the student body, fostering an inclusive atmosphere where every child can thrive.
History
Clondra has a long tradition of education, and Scoil Mhuire continues this legacy in the village. The present school building was expanded with an extension completed in 2009, resulting in four modern classrooms, specialised support rooms and upgraded facilities. The school’s development reflects its ongoing commitment to providing a well‑ordered, caring environment for generations of pupils in the Clondra community.
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 94 pupils enrolled, 46 girls and 48 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Mhuire a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Mhuire 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 Scoil Náisiúnta Mhuire?
Scoil Náisiúnta Mhuire has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.