Scoil Mhuire Boys School
Monaghan
Key facts
- DEIS
- Boys
- Pupils enrolled
- 183 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17686I the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Mhuire na mBuachaillí, locally known as the Boys’ School, is a senior Catholic primary school situated on Carrick Road in Castleblayney, County Monaghan. It caters for pupils from 2nd to 6th class, delivering the full Irish Primary Curriculum with a strong emphasis on academic rigour alongside the development of social skills, physical wellbeing and emotional resilience. The school’s ethos is centred on providing a supportive, nurturing and inclusive environment where every child can thrive and reach their full potential. The learning programme is designed to be well‑rounded and holistic, integrating classroom teaching with a variety of extracurricular activities that promote teamwork, creativity and healthy living. Facilities are geared towards supporting both academic and physical development, ensuring that pupils have access to appropriate resources for sport, play and personal growth. Scoil Mhuire aims to foster a sense of community and belonging, encouraging pupils to become confident, caring and responsible members of society.
History
Scoil Mhuire na mBuachaillí has been proudly serving the community of Castleblayney since 1867, establishing a long‑standing tradition of Catholic primary education in the area.
Applying to Scoil Mhuire Boys School
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 Boys School. 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 Boys School
How many pupils attend Scoil Mhuire Boys School?
Scoil Mhuire Boys School has 183 pupils enrolled. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Mhuire Boys School a DEIS school?
Yes. Scoil Mhuire Boys School is part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme called Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools. DEIS schools serve communities at risk of educational disadvantage and receive additional supports, which can include smaller classes, extra teaching posts and funding for books and meals.
What is the ethos of Scoil Mhuire Boys School?
Scoil Mhuire Boys School has a Catholic ethos. It is a boys' primary school.
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