Scoil Mhuire
Brosna, Kerry
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 31 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 13 girls, 18 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18283O the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Mhuire, Brosna is a mixed primary school situated in the rural village of Brosna, County Kerry. It provides education for boys and girls from early childhood through the end of primary level, operating under the DEIS (Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools) programme for over a decade. The school maintains a balanced staffing structure with three mainstream classroom teachers, a dedicated special education teacher and a special needs assistant, ensuring that pupils of all abilities receive appropriate support and guidance. The curriculum is complemented by a broad range of extracurricular activities, including swimming, sport competitions, quizzes and music lessons, which aim to develop confidence, teamwork and creative skills. Scoil Mhuire also participates in several national initiatives such as the Discover Primary Science & Maths Award, the Green Flag Programme, the School Meals Programme and Health Promoting Schools, reflecting a commitment to environmental awareness, scientific inquiry and pupil wellbeing. The school’s ethos centres on fostering a happy, inclusive community where cultural, moral, religious, social and spiritual values are celebrated.
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 31 pupils enrolled, 13 girls and 18 boys. That makes it smaller 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.