Scoil Realta Na Mara
Kilmore, Wexford
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 304 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 156 girls, 148 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19352M the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Réalt na Mara is a vibrant primary school situated in An Chill Mhor, Kilmore, serving a community of over 370 pupils. The school’s ethos centres on creating a happy, secure and friendly learning environment where children, parents, staff and the board of management work in partnership. Every learner is valued, encouraged and respected for their individuality, and the curriculum is designed to help each child reach their full potential in a supportive atmosphere. The school offers a broad range of opportunities across academic, musical, artistic and sporting domains, aiming to make every school day enjoyable and enriching. Modern facilities include a 2013 extension and a spacious sports hall, providing ample space for both classroom learning and extracurricular activities. With a focus on holistic development, the school promotes a balanced education that nurtures both intellectual growth and personal wellbeing.
History
Scoil Réalt na Mara opened on 1 February 1973 with nine staff members and pupils from Kilmore, Tomhaggard, Kilturk and Chapel Gardens. The school expanded in 1978 and has undergone several building upgrades, culminating in a new extension and a magnificent sports hall completed in 2013. The institution builds on a long local tradition of education, tracing its roots to earlier parish schools such as Tomhaggard National School (established 1838), Kilturk National School (1859) and Mulrankin National School (1874).
Applying to Scoil Realta Na Mara
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 Realta Na Mara. 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 Realta Na Mara
How many pupils attend Scoil Realta Na Mara?
Scoil Realta Na Mara has 304 pupils enrolled, 156 girls and 148 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Realta Na Mara a DEIS school?
Yes. Scoil Realta Na Mara 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 Realta Na Mara?
Scoil Realta Na Mara has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.