Scoil Náisiúnta Muire
Jenkinstown, Louth
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 187 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 92 girls, 95 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18101F the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Scoil Naisiunta Muire, Rampark, is a co‑educational primary school serving junior infants through sixth class in the rural community of Jenkinstown, Dundalk, Co. Louth. The school follows the Department of Education and Science curriculum, adapting it to a multi‑class, moderate‑size setting that encourages critical thinking, environmental stewardship and a supportive ethos. Pupils are guided to develop academically, socially and spiritually, with preparation for the sacraments and smooth transition to post‑primary education. The campus boasts seven state‑of‑the‑art classrooms, each equipped with interactive whiteboards, a library, wet area and modern toilet facilities. Extra‑curricular provision is extensive: a sensory garden and outdoor classroom enhance experiential learning, while two dedicated playgrounds cater for junior and senior pupils. Sporting facilities include access to St Patrick’s GFC indoor hall, a basketball court and a full football pitch, supplemented by external coaches for physical education. The school also maintains a modern library and encourages participation in environmental, artistic and literary competitions, reflecting its commitment to holistic development.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Muire
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 Náisiúnta Muire's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Scoil Náisiúnta Muire. 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 Náisiúnta Muire
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Muire?
Scoil Náisiúnta Muire has 187 pupils enrolled, 92 girls and 95 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Muire a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Muire 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 Muire?
Scoil Náisiúnta Muire has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.