Scoil Mhuire Gan Smál
Tipperary
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 111 about the same size as the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 72 girls, 39 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 13404V the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Scoil Mhuire Gan Smál is a small rural primary school situated in New Inn, between Cashel and Cahir on the Golden Road (N8) in County Tipperary. The school caters for children from junior infants to sixth class, operating a mixed‑gender setting up to first class and a girls‑only environment from second to sixth class, with boys continuing their education at the nearby boys’ school. With a team of five class teachers and a dedicated learning support teacher, the school provides a close‑knit, supportive atmosphere that encourages personal growth alongside academic achievement. Rooted in the Catholic Christian tradition, Scoil Mhuire Gan Smál is under the patronage of the Archdiocese of Cashel & Emly and retains the Mercy ethos of the Sisters of Mercy, who founded the convent school. The ethos promotes a holistic approach to education, emphasising academic excellence, respect for all, and particular care for pupils who are most at risk. The school fosters a caring, happy and creative attitude, encouraging confidence, lifelong friendships and a love of learning. Contemporary initiatives such as digital learning and specialised learning support further enhance the educational experience, ensuring pupils are well‑prepared for the challenges of the modern world.
History
Scoil Mhuire Gan Smál was established as a convent school under the trusteeship of the Sisters of Mercy. Nuns taught at the school until 2005, after which the teaching staff became entirely lay. The school now operates under the patronage of the Cashel & Emly Archdiocese while continuing to uphold the Mercy tradition and its holistic, caring ethos.
Applying to Scoil Mhuire Gan Smál
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 Gan Smál. 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 Gan Smál
How many pupils attend Scoil Mhuire Gan Smál?
Scoil Mhuire Gan Smál has 111 pupils enrolled, 72 girls and 39 boys. That makes it about the same size as the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Mhuire Gan Smál a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Mhuire Gan Smál 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 Gan Smál?
Scoil Mhuire Gan Smál has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.