Scoil Mhichil
Kilmihil, Clare
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 66 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 39 girls, 27 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20434V the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Mhichíl is a small rural primary school serving children from Junior Infants to Sixth Class, situated two miles from the village of Kilmihil. The school operates with a close‑knit community ethos, promoting a friendly, family‑like atmosphere where pupils look out for one another. Emphasising holistic development, the curriculum is delivered through a team of four teachers, including specialised support for special educational needs, and is complemented by a strong partnership with parents, the parish and the wider community. The school day runs from 9.10 am, with infants finishing at 1.50 pm and older classes at 2.50 pm, and teachers are on site from 8.50 am. Core values are reflected in the motto *Fás agus Foghlaim* (“growing and learning together”), and the school prioritises personal safety through the Stay Safe Programme and a comprehensive child‑safeguarding statement. Facilities include well‑resourced classrooms, a dedicated special education resource, and an adjacent after‑school creche (Elaine’s Creche) that provides drop‑in and collection services. Uniforms and tracksuits are supplied locally, and the school encourages healthy lunches as part of its SPHE programme.
History
Scoil Mhichíl was established in September 2013 following the amalgamation of Clonigulane National School and Cahermurphy National School. The merger created a four‑teacher rural school serving the local community, continuing the educational traditions of its predecessor institutions.
Applying to Scoil Mhichil
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 Mhichil. 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 Mhichil
How many pupils attend Scoil Mhichil?
Scoil Mhichil has 66 pupils enrolled, 39 girls and 27 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Mhichil a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Mhichil 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 Mhichil?
Scoil Mhichil has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.