Scoil Naomh Mhuire
Clontibret, Monaghan
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 202 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 101 girls, 101 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18539A the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Mhuire, Clontibret is a co‑educational Catholic primary school in County Monaghan that aims to provide a well‑ordered, caring and secure environment for its pupils. The school’s ethos recognises the intellectual, spiritual, physical, moral and cultural needs of each child, offering a broad‑based curriculum aligned with the Revised Curriculum for National Schools. Emphasis is placed on fostering respect, self‑esteem and responsibility, while encouraging the use of the Irish language in everyday communication. The school operates from a purpose‑built premises with access to high‑speed broadband through the Department of Education’s School Broadband Programme, supporting modern teaching and learning. Uniforms and a school‑branded tracksuit promote a sense of community, and the on‑site car park (shared with the local community centre) provides safe drop‑off and collection points. Healthy lunch habits are promoted, and the timetable includes structured break periods with supervised yard duty. Parents are kept informed via the Aladdin Connect app and regular communications, reinforcing strong home‑school partnership.
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 202 pupils enrolled, 101 girls and 101 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Naomh Mhuire a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Naomh 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 Naomh Mhuire?
Scoil Naomh Mhuire has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.