Scoil Mhuire Miliuc
MEELICK,VIA LIMERICK, Clare
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 84 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 47 girls, 37 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18225A the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Mhuire Miliuc (Meelick National School) provides a happy, safe and nurturing environment for children from Infants to 6th class. The school’s ethos centres on valuing each pupil and supporting both academic progress and personal development. A diverse curriculum sparks curiosity, with dedicated programmes in literacy, numeracy, STEM, arts and sport. Emphasis on pupil voice encourages students to take ownership of their learning, building confidence and independence. The school is actively involved in a range of enrichment initiatives. It participates in the Active Schools and Green Schools programmes, promoting health, wellbeing and environmental stewardship. Regular special events, awards and community projects reinforce strong links with parents and local organisations. Extended care is available through Afterschool Adventures, offering before‑school (8:00‑9:00 am) and after‑school (1:40‑6:00 pm) childcare. The school day runs from 9:00 am to 1:40 pm for Infants and 9:00 am to 2:40 pm for 1st‑6th classes, providing a structured yet flexible timetable for families.
Applying to Scoil Mhuire Miliuc
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 Miliuc. 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 Miliuc
How many pupils attend Scoil Mhuire Miliuc?
Scoil Mhuire Miliuc has 84 pupils enrolled, 47 girls and 37 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Mhuire Miliuc a DEIS school?
Yes. Scoil Mhuire Miliuc 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 Miliuc?
Scoil Mhuire Miliuc has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.