Scoil Mhuire
Shankill, Dublin
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 249 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 113 girls, 136 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19497P the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Scoil Mhuire, Shankill is a Catholic primary school situated in Dublin 18, providing education for Junior and Senior Infants through to 6th class. The school opens its doors at 8.50 am each day, with younger pupils finishing at 1.30 pm and the older classes at 2.30 pm. Its ethos is built on respect, dignity and partnership, aiming to nurture the academic, spiritual, emotional and social development of every child. A strong emphasis is placed on inclusive practice, with a clear commitment to treating all members of the school community as equals. The school adopts a Restorative Practice framework, branding itself as a Connect RP school, which encourages the resolution of conflict through repair and relationship‑building. Facilities include a well‑stocked library that recently received over 125 new titles under the Children’s Books Ireland “Free To Be Me” scheme, supporting diversity and representation. Pupils take part in a range of extracurricular activities highlighted on the Active Schools Flag, fostering a vibrant, caring environment that celebrates both learning and community involvement.
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
View Scoil Mhuire's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Scoil Mhuire. 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 Mhuire
How many pupils attend Scoil Mhuire?
Scoil Mhuire has 249 pupils enrolled, 113 girls and 136 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Mhuire a DEIS school?
Yes. Scoil Mhuire 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?
Scoil Mhuire has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.