Scoil Naomh Mhuire
Malin, Donegal
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 57 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 36 girls, 21 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18446Q the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Scoil Naomh Mhuire is a rural primary school located on the northern tip of the Inishowen Peninsula, just two miles from Ireland’s most northerly point. Perched on an elevated site, the school enjoys panoramic views that stretch westward across the spectacular coastal scenery of Fanad Head and Horn Head. The catch‑area is a close‑knit farming community, and the school serves families from the surrounding small‑holder farms, fostering a strong sense of local identity and belonging. The main school building dates from 1960 and retains a traditional layout centred on a purpose‑built classroom area. Facilities include a dedicated remedial room for additional learning support, a staff room, modern toilets and a store area. The school’s ethos emphasises inclusive education, with provision for remedial teaching and a range of policies that support pupil welfare, such as the Exceptional Closure Policy and the Stay Safe Programme. Active parental involvement is encouraged through a Parents’ Association, and the school maintains up‑to‑date educational resources via its online links and enrolment procedures.
Applying to Scoil Naomh 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.
National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Scoil Naomh 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 Naomh Mhuire
How many pupils attend Scoil Naomh Mhuire?
Scoil Naomh Mhuire has 57 pupils enrolled, 36 girls and 21 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Naomh Mhuire a DEIS school?
Yes. Scoil Naomh Mhuire is part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme called Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools. DEIS schools serve communities at risk of educational disadvantage and receive additional supports, which can include smaller classes, extra teaching posts and funding for books and meals.
What is the ethos of Scoil Naomh Mhuire?
Scoil Naomh Mhuire has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.