Scoil Mhuire
Tullamore, Offaly
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 249 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 196 girls, 53 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18057F the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Scoil Mhuire is a vibrant primary school in Tullamore offering a full primary curriculum across fifteen mainstream classes together with dedicated provision for early‑years (Suaimhneas) and special‑needs (Misneach Junior and Senior) learners. The school fosters a supportive, inclusive environment where every pupil is encouraged to develop academically, socially and creatively. Learning takes place in a mix of original 1950s classrooms and modern prefabricated extensions, providing ample space for subjects such as cookery, technology and the arts. The campus includes a large Assembly Hall, heated cloakrooms, well‑equipped staff and storage rooms, and a range of specialist facilities accessed through the school’s activities programme. Scoil Mhuire places a strong emphasis on community engagement and extracurricular development, with active clubs and programmes in sport, green‑school initiatives, technology and cultural events such as Seachtain na Gaeilge. Regular updates are shared via social media, keeping families informed of school life and events.
History
The origins of Scoil Mhuire date to the mid‑1950s when Rev. Dr. W. Moran, parish priest, secured a site on Cormac Street and began fundraising in 1953. Construction of the school ran from 1955 to 1957, with the architect J. Boyd Barrett and contractor J.J. Smyth leading the project. The National Board of Works funded five‑sixths of the £75,000 cost, with the parish covering the remainder. The original building featured ten large classrooms, a cookery room, heated cloakrooms, toilets, an office, storerooms, a staff room and a spacious Assembly Hall. Scoil Mhuire opened its doors on 1 April 1957 and has since expanded with prefabricated units to accommodate growing enrolment, while retaining the core historic structure.
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 249 pupils enrolled, 196 girls and 53 boys. That makes it larger 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.