Scoil Muire Na Trocaire
Ardee, Louth
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 339 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 270 girls, 69 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18099V the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Mhuire na Trócaire is a vibrant primary school in Ardee, County Louth, offering a broad and balanced curriculum that nurtures the intellectual, physical, cultural, moral and emotional development of its pupils. The school places a strong emphasis on a caring ethos centred on respect, joy and community, providing a supportive environment where children can experience success through a variety of learning experiences and extracurricular activities. Facilities include a newly‑developed school field and modern playground areas, enabling a wide range of sports and outdoor play, while dedicated classroom spaces support interactive and inquiry‑based teaching. Since becoming co‑educational in 2022, the school now welcomes both boys and girls from Junior Infants through 2nd Class, with plans to extend full co‑education across all classes by 2029. Enrolment has grown steadily, reflecting the school’s reputation for high teaching standards, a welcoming atmosphere and a commitment to progressive, responsive education that meets the needs of families in the Ardee community.
History
Scoil Mhuire na Trócaire has served the town of Ardee since its founding in 1956. Originally an all‑girls school, it transitioned to a co‑educational model in 2022 when boys were first admitted to Junior Infants. By September 2025 the school accommodated both genders in Junior Infants, Senior Infants, 1st Class and 2nd Class, with a total roll of 339 pupils, and aims to be fully co‑educational in all classes by 2029.
Applying to Scoil Muire Na Trocaire
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
View Scoil Muire Na Trocaire's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Scoil Muire Na Trocaire. The school publishes its own calendar, linked above, and that is the authoritative source for its reopening date and discretionary closure days.
- 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 Muire Na Trocaire
How many pupils attend Scoil Muire Na Trocaire?
Scoil Muire Na Trocaire has 339 pupils enrolled, 270 girls and 69 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Muire Na Trocaire a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Muire Na Trocaire 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 Muire Na Trocaire?
Scoil Muire Na Trocaire has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.