Scoil Mhuire
Cork
Key facts
- Gaeltacht
- Irish-medium
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 109 smaller than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 57 girls, 52 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- All pupils taught all subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 70931T the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Scoil Mhuire is a small post‑primary Gaeltacht school situated in Béal Átha’n Ghaorthaidh, County Cork. All subjects and everyday school life are conducted through Irish, providing a fully immersive language environment. The school offers extensive support in Irish for any pupil who wishes to attend, ensuring that students from both Gaeltacht and non‑Gaeltacht backgrounds can thrive. Class sizes are deliberately kept small, allowing a personalised approach to learning and fostering strong relationships between pupils and staff. The campus is equipped with high‑standard, specialist rooms and modern technology in every classroom, creating a contemporary learning setting. Facilities support a broad curriculum that includes drama, debate, traditional music and singing, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the Gaeltacht. A restorative practice ethos underpins the school’s code of behaviour, emphasising relationship‑building, empathy and collaborative problem‑solving. Scoil Mhuire is a community college under the patronage of the Cork Education & Training Board, serving the local catchment area and participating in the Gaeltacht School Recognition Scheme.
History
Scoil Mhuire was founded in 1974 as a community school operating under the patronage of the Cork Education & Training Board. Located in a Gaeltacht area, the school delivers all services through the Irish language and is part of the Gaeltacht School Recognition Scheme. Its establishment aimed to provide secondary education to students within the catchment area while preserving and promoting Irish language and cultural traditions.
Applying to Scoil 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 post-primary school dates apply broadly to Scoil 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: Mon 15 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027 (primary schools: Thu 18 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
How many pupils attend Scoil Mhuire?
Scoil Mhuire has 109 pupils enrolled, 57 girls and 52 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Scoil Mhuire a DEIS school?
No. Scoil 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.
Does Scoil Mhuire teach through Irish?
Yes. Scoil Mhuire teaches all subjects through Irish. It is also located in a Gaeltacht area.