Scoil Mhuire
Roscommon
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 671 larger than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 328 girls, 343 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 65100S the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Scoil Mhuire Strokestown is a caring Christian post‑primary community that welcomes students of all abilities. Guided by the Ceist philosophy, the school adopts a holistic approach to education, seeking to develop intellectual, physical, spiritual, social and cultural capacities in each learner. The curriculum offers a broad range of subjects across the Junior Cycle, Senior Cycle and Transition Year, complemented by a wide variety of extra‑curricular activities that encourage teamwork, self‑discipline and personal responsibility. Modern, well‑maintained facilities support high‑quality teaching and provide a safe, disciplined environment where pupils can flourish academically and personally. Parental involvement is a cornerstone of school life; a vibrant Parents Association works closely with staff and management to enhance the learning experience. The school places strong emphasis on inclusivity, collegiality among staff and a supportive relationship with the wider community. Regular communication through news feeds, social media and school events keeps families informed and engaged, reinforcing the school’s long‑standing tradition of excellence in the Strokestown area.
History
Miss Mary Carlos established second-level education in the town, opening the original Scoil Mhuire in the late 1920s on Bawn Street; this co-educational school operated for four decades. The Convent Primary School dates from 1891. Its present building, erected in 1954, allowed girls from 1955 onwards to remain and complete the Leaving Certificate; this secondary-top provision continued until 1967. The Bawn Street school and the Convent secondary-top merged in 1967, forming a new comprehensive secondary school separate from the primary school. In September 1967, a voluntary secondary school opened on the Convent Campus, retaining the Scoil Mhuire name, with Sr. M. Rosarii Rushe as first principal; Miss Carlos remained involved until retiring in 1973. Further stages of building followed, including 1972 and 1990, and on 12th October 2012 a new extension, gymnasium and astroturf pitch were opened by minister Pat Rabitte T.D.
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 post-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: Mon 15 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027 (primary schools: Thu 18 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 671 pupils enrolled, 328 girls and 343 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Scoil Mhuire a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Mhuire 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?
Scoil Mhuire has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.