Scoil Náisiúnta Mhuire B
Millstreet, Cork
Key facts
- Boys
- Pupils enrolled
- 94 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18301N the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Mhuire Boys National School is a Catholic primary school situated on Killarney Road in the west of Millstreet, County Cork. Funded by the Department of Education and Skills and under the patronage of the Bishop of Kerry, the school welcomes boys from 2nd to 6th class, drawing pupils from a wide range of ethnic and religious backgrounds. Its educational ethos is centred on providing a comprehensive, holistic learning experience in a happy, inclusive environment that recognises and nurtures each child’s individual abilities and talents. The school benefits from extensive outdoor facilities, including ample yard space for break‑time play, an exclusive all‑weather astroturf pitch, and private access to the nearby town park and sports pitches. It is also adjacent to the local GAA hall, town library and car park, enhancing opportunities for sport and community engagement. The daily timetable runs from 9.20 am to 3.00 pm, with a supervised lunch break (1.00 pm–1.30 pm) and strict health‑and‑safety procedures governing arrivals and departures.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Mhuire B
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 Mhuire B. 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 Mhuire B
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Mhuire B?
Scoil Náisiúnta Mhuire B has 94 pupils enrolled. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Mhuire B a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Mhuire B 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 Mhuire B?
Scoil Náisiúnta Mhuire B has a Catholic ethos. It is a boys' primary school.