Scoil Mhuire National School
Oldcastle, Meath
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 94 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 45 girls, 49 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 11978O the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Mhuire National School is a small rural primary school serving a close‑knit community of approximately 95 pupils in the Dromone area, near Oldcastle in County Meath. The school provides a balanced programme of mainstream and special‑education provision, ensuring that every child receives the support needed to thrive academically and socially. Classrooms are organised by age groups, and the school benefits from dedicated spaces for a wide range of curricular and extra‑curricular activities, including physical education, environmental projects and cultural events. The educational philosophy centres on holistic development, fostering not only literacy and numeracy but also critical thinking, creativity and personal wellbeing. Rooted in the Catholic tradition, the school promotes respect for all beliefs and encourages pupils to develop a lifelong love of learning. A strong partnership between parents, staff and the wider community creates a caring, positive environment where children are motivated to explore, discover and enjoy their learning journey.
Applying to Scoil Mhuire National School
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 National School. 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 National School
How many pupils attend Scoil Mhuire National School?
Scoil Mhuire National School has 94 pupils enrolled, 45 girls and 49 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Mhuire National School a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Mhuire National School 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 National School?
Scoil Mhuire National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.