Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Mhuire
Longford
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 64 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 30 girls, 34 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19171I the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
St. Mary’s National School, Newtowncashel is a vibrant primary school serving the local community in County Longford. The school places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where pupils are encouraged to develop both academically and socially. Central to its educational approach is the use of the digital platform ClassDojo, which enables seamless communication with parents, the sharing of newsletters, and the posting of videos and photographs that showcase classroom activities and school events. This modern tool helps to keep families actively involved in their children’s learning journey. The school’s ethos is reflected in its participation in a range of national initiatives, including Green Schools, Healthy Schools, Creative Schools and the Digital School of Distinction. These programmes underline a commitment to environmental awareness, wellbeing, creativity and the integration of technology across the curriculum. While specific facilities are not listed, the school’s engagement with these programmes suggests the presence of resources such as outdoor learning spaces, health‑focused areas and creative arts provisions that support a well‑rounded education.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh 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 Naomh 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 Naomh Mhuire
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Mhuire?
Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Mhuire has 64 pupils enrolled, 30 girls and 34 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Mhuire a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh 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 Naomh Mhuire?
Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Mhuire has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.