Scoil Náisiúnta Mhuire
Summerhill, Meath
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 139 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 73 girls, 66 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18344I the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Scoil Mhuire (Moynalvey National School) is a small, rural primary school situated in the townland of Moynalvey, approximately four kilometres from Summerhill in County Meath. The school provides a caring, inclusive environment where children are encouraged to develop self‑discipline, mutual respect and a love of learning. Its ethos is rooted in Catholic values and a commitment to nurturing each pupil’s full educational potential through strong partnership between teachers and parents. The curriculum is delivered across six mainstream classes and is supported by a full‑time special education teacher and a shared special education teacher, ensuring that pupils with additional needs receive appropriate support. Moynalvey NS actively promotes holistic development through initiatives such as the Green Schools Project, the Active Flag programme and Health‑Promoting School status, reflecting a focus on environmental awareness, physical wellbeing and community involvement. Modern facilities include dedicated classrooms for each class level, a school garden, and spaces for sports and extracurricular activities, all designed to foster a happy, secure and stimulating learning atmosphere.
History
Official records date the school to 1844 when it operated from a one‑room thatched stone and clay building. This original structure collapsed during the great storm of 18 March 1855. A new two‑room slated school was completed in July 1856, which later fell into dereliction. The present school building was constructed in 1958 and opened for pupils in September 1959, providing the current home for the school’s 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 139 pupils enrolled, 73 girls and 66 boys. That makes it larger 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.