St Munchin's College
Limerick
Key facts
- Boys
- Pupils enrolled
- 682 larger than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 64240G the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St Munchin’s College is a Catholic diocesan secondary school in Limerick, operating under the patronage of the Bishop of Limerick. The college presents itself as a caring community where teachers, students and parents share a Christian ideal, striving to nurture each pupil’s emotional, intellectual, moral, physical, social and spiritual development. Its ethos, encapsulated in the motto *Veritas in Caritate* (Truth in Charity), underpins a holistic approach to education that balances academic rigour with personal growth. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum covering the Junior Certificate and Leaving Certificate programmes, with a broad range of subjects including sciences, languages, technology, business, and specialised streams such as Applied Leaving Cert, D.C.G., L.C.V.P., and rowing. Extra‑curricular provision is strong, featuring clubs, sports and career guidance, all aimed at preparing students for further education and employment. Modern facilities support both classroom learning and practical activities, reinforcing the college’s commitment to a well‑rounded, values‑based education.
Applying to St Munchin's College
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 post-primary school dates apply broadly to St Munchin's College. 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: Mon 15 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027 (primary schools: Thu 18 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 St Munchin's College
How many pupils attend St Munchin's College?
St Munchin's College has 682 pupils enrolled. That makes it larger than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is St Munchin's College a DEIS school?
No. St Munchin's College 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 St Munchin's College?
St Munchin's College has a Catholic ethos. It is a boys' post-primary school.