Scoil Náisiúnta Ma Rua
Murroe, Limerick
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 142 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 65 girls, 77 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18600A the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Naisiunta Ma Rua is a vibrant primary school situated in Murroe, County Limerick, serving children from junior infants to sixth class. The school places a strong emphasis on experiential learning, encouraging pupils to apply mathematical concepts in real‑world contexts such as calculating distance, speed and time during outdoor activities. A lively curriculum is complemented by a range of enrichment programmes, including robotics workshops, pixel‑art projects, and astronomy visits, which foster creativity, problem‑solving and scientific curiosity across all year groups. The school is committed to the promotion and implementation of the Irish language through its Coiste Gaeilge, ensuring that Irish is woven into daily classroom practice and school life. A broad spectrum of extracurricular options, from Taekwondo and Irish dancing to hands‑on arts and crafts, provides students with opportunities to develop physical coordination, cultural appreciation and teamwork skills. Modern facilities support these activities, creating a supportive and inclusive environment where each child can thrive academically, socially and culturally.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Ma Rua
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 Náisiúnta Ma Rua. 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 Náisiúnta Ma Rua
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Ma Rua?
Scoil Náisiúnta Ma Rua has 142 pupils enrolled, 65 girls and 77 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Ma Rua a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Ma Rua 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 Náisiúnta Ma Rua?
Scoil Náisiúnta Ma Rua has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.