Scoil na Maighdine Mhuire
Newmarket-on-Fergus, Clare
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 238 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 127 girls, 111 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20127M the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil na Maighdine Mhuire is a co‑educational primary school situated in the village of Newmarket on Fergus, County Clare. The school caters for children from infant through to senior primary level and follows the Irish national curriculum, placing a strong emphasis on both academic achievement and the development of personal, social and creative skills. A broad range of extracurricular programmes – including sport, choir, Green Schools initiatives, the Active Flag, Young Scientist projects and participation in European projects – complement classroom learning and encourage pupils to explore interests beyond the core subjects. The school’s facilities support a modern, child‑centred approach to education. Dedicated spaces for infant phonics, a well‑equipped sports area and specialised rooms for music and science activities provide a stimulating environment. The school also promotes community involvement through its Parents Council and a variety of school‑wide events, fostering a supportive atmosphere that values partnership between staff, families and the wider community.
Applying to Scoil na Maighdine 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.
School-published admissions links
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National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Scoil na Maighdine 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 na Maighdine Mhuire
How many pupils attend Scoil na Maighdine Mhuire?
Scoil na Maighdine Mhuire has 238 pupils enrolled, 127 girls and 111 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil na Maighdine Mhuire a DEIS school?
No. Scoil na Maighdine 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 na Maighdine Mhuire?
Scoil na Maighdine Mhuire has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.