Scoil Mhuire
Galway
Key facts
- Gaeltacht
- Some Irish-medium
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 396 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 200 girls, 196 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- Some subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19529C the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Mhuire is a co‑educational Catholic National School situated in the picturesque village of Moycullen, County Galway, at the gateway to Connemara. Although it is no longer classified as a Gaeltacht school, the institution proudly embraces its Gaeltacht heritage, placing the Irish language at the heart of its curriculum and daily life. The school offers a balanced programme that values sport, music and the arts alongside academic achievement, fostering a warm, inclusive atmosphere where respect and community spirit are paramount. Recent developments include secured planning permission for a new school building, reflecting a commitment to modern, purpose‑built facilities. The school benefits from high‑speed broadband under the Department of Education’s School Broadband Programme and has received EU‑funded grants to enhance digital learning, providing devices and upgraded IT infrastructure. A proactive Board of Management, an engaged parents’ association and a dedicated staff work together to support pupils in developing their individual talents, encouraging them to aim high, dream big and become confident, creative learners.
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 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: 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 396 pupils enrolled, 200 girls and 196 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 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?
Partly. Scoil Mhuire teaches some subjects through Irish. It is also located in a Gaeltacht area.