Scoil Mhuire B
Kerry
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 367 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 186 girls, 181 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 12832O the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Mhuire Killorglin National School is a vibrant primary school situated in the heart of County Kerry. The school provides a happy, safe and stimulating environment for children, guided by a mission to uplift, enlighten, encourage and enable learners. A broad and balanced curriculum is delivered through a range of programmes, including the Early Childhood Framework Aistear, active flag initiatives, literacy development, and a strong emphasis on environmental stewardship through the Green Schools programme. High standards are promoted and maintained, fostering a centre of educational excellence where every child can thrive. The school day runs from 8:50 am to 2:40 pm, with structured teaching periods, a mid‑morning break and a lunchtime that encourages social interaction. A wide variety of extracurricular activities enrich the pupil experience, such as sports, a student council, grandparents’ day and community visits. Recent enhancements include a new climbing wall, providing additional opportunities for physical development and confidence‑building. Modern facilities and a supportive community underpin the school’s commitment to delivering a well‑rounded education for all its pupils.
History
The current school building opened in 1974, with Liam Ó Foghlú as first principal. Pupils and staff moved there from the 'Sean-Scoil', a site about a hundred metres away, which had itself been created in 1970 through the amalgamation of separate boys' and girls' schools. Dungeel National School joined Scoil Mhuire in January 1975, and Glencuttane National School followed in July 1976. Architect Mr. Roche of Tralee drew up the plans and Boyle Brothers Ltd. of Killorglin carried out the building work, with the finished school blessed and opened by Very Rev. Canon John Murphy. Because enrolment in 1974 was very large, the Sean-Scoil stayed in use for some classes. A gym, a stage and further classrooms were added in 1984, an extension with support teaching rooms followed in 1987, and two more classrooms were added in 2018.
Applying to Scoil Mhuire B
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 Mhuire B. 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 Mhuire B
How many pupils attend Scoil Mhuire B?
Scoil Mhuire B has 367 pupils enrolled, 186 girls and 181 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Mhuire B a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Mhuire B 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 Mhuire B?
Scoil Mhuire B has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.