Scoil Náisiúnta Mhuire
Lobinstown, Meath
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 84 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 35 girls, 49 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18037W the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Mhuire Heronstown N.S. is a small, co‑educational national school situated in the rural setting of Lobinstown, County Meath. With a teaching team of five, the school provides a close‑knit, pupil‑centred environment where children benefit from personalised support and a strong sense of community. The curriculum balances traditional academic subjects with innovative approaches, aiming to meet the intellectual, spiritual, physical, moral and cultural needs of each learner. A Catholic ethos underpins the school’s values, while an inclusive stance recognises pupils of all faiths and none, promoting respect, equality and multicultural awareness. The campus comprises the original two‑classroom main building, a purpose‑built classroom added in October 2019, extensive yard space, a tennis court and a football pitch, offering ample opportunities for outdoor learning and sport. The school has been recognised for its environmental commitment with three Green Flags (Litter and Waste, Energy and Water) and the Active School Flag, and it has earned accolades such as the Junior Entrepreneur award, the Blue Star flag and recognition as a School of Science and Maths. Strong home‑school partnership is encouraged through active parental involvement and a vibrant Parents’ Association, reinforcing the school’s aim that every child feels happy, confident and able to reach their full potential.
History
Scoil Mhuire Heronstown N.S. opened its doors in 1957 as a co‑educational primary school serving the local community. In October 2019 a new classroom was added to the rear of the original building, expanding the school’s capacity and modernising its facilities.
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 84 pupils enrolled, 35 girls and 49 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.