Scoile Muire
Milford, Cork
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 78 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 38 girls, 40 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17829E the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Scoil Mhuire is a Catholic primary school in Milford, County Cork, operating under the patronage of the Bishop of Cloyne. The school is dedicated to providing every child with the opportunity to reach their full potential within a nurturing environment characterised by respect for one another, the wider community and the natural world. Its curriculum follows the revised 1999 Primary Schools’ Curriculum, aiming for the holistic development of pupils – cognitively, intellectually, culturally, morally and spiritually – while fostering a living relationship with God and a Christ‑centred philosophy of life. The school embraces a vibrant, inclusive ethos, welcoming diversity of race, culture, religion, gender and ability, and actively supports pupils with special educational needs. It promotes lifelong learning and strong parental involvement, viewing parents as the primary educators of their children. As an integral part of the Milford village, Scoil Mhuire encourages community engagement through a range of initiatives, including the Junior Entrepreneur Programme, ESB Science Blast, and the Active and Amber Flag wellbeing schemes. A rich co‑curricular programme complements academic learning, offering GAA sports (football, hurling, camogie), rugby coaching, an Active Week, Literacy Lift‑Off sessions, music and dance, French lessons, and a gardening poly‑tunnel. These activities develop creativity, teamwork, physical fitness and cultural appreciation, ensuring a well‑rounded education for all pupils.
Applying to Scoile 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
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Scoile Muire. 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 Scoile Muire
How many pupils attend Scoile Muire?
Scoile Muire has 78 pupils enrolled, 38 girls and 40 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoile Muire a DEIS school?
No. Scoile 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 Scoile Muire?
Scoile Muire has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.