Scoil Náisiúnta Mhuire
Blueball, Offaly
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 72 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 37 girls, 35 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18795S the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Mhuire, situated in Kilcruttin, Tullamore, is a co‑educational primary school that has been serving the Offaly community since 1957. The school embraces an inclusive ethos captured in its motto “Every Student Matters, Every Moment Counts”, fostering a supportive environment where pupils from Junior Infants through to Sixth Class can thrive academically, socially and emotionally. A broad curriculum is complemented by a vibrant programme of events and extra‑curricular activities, including Seachtain na Gaeilge, Engineers Week, World Book Day and Safer Internet Day, which encourage cultural awareness, scientific curiosity and digital safety. The school places a strong emphasis on belonging and wellbeing, evident in its dedicated “School of Belonging” initiative and the presence of specialist support teams for special educational needs (SET) and school nursing assistance (SNA). Modern classroom facilities, a well‑maintained playground and a welcoming community hub provide the physical backdrop for learning. Regular communication with families through newsletters, publications and an active online presence ensures that parents are fully engaged in their children’s educational journey.
History
Scoil Mhuire has been proudly educating the children of Offaly since its establishment in 1957. No further historical details are provided on the website.
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 72 pupils enrolled, 37 girls and 35 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.