Scoil Mathair De
Limerick City, Limerick
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 362 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 173 girls, 189 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18677M the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Mháthair Dé is a mainstream primary school that embraces a richly multicultural community, representing pupils from over 46 countries. The school’s ethos centres on respect, kindness and the belief that every child should reach their full potential. A strong emphasis is placed on academic progress and personal well‑being, with classroom policies designed to support both learning and social development. The school offers a broad range of extracurricular activities, including Gaelic football, soccer, chess and choir, encouraging pupils to explore interests beyond the core curriculum. Four specialist classes cater for additional needs – two for pupils with autism and two for those with specific speech and language difficulties (SLSD) – ensuring inclusive provision for all learners. A vibrant Parents Association works closely with staff and the Board of Management to foster a supportive partnership that enhances the educational experience.
Applying to Scoil Mathair De
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
View Scoil Mathair De's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Scoil Mathair De. The school publishes its own calendar, linked above, and that is the authoritative source for its reopening date and discretionary closure days.
- 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 Mathair De
How many pupils attend Scoil Mathair De?
Scoil Mathair De has 362 pupils enrolled, 173 girls and 189 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Mathair De a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Mathair De 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 Mathair De?
Scoil Mathair De has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.