St Muras National School
Lifford, Donegal
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 189 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 96 girls, 93 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 15627F the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
St Mura’s National School, Tooban, is a co‑educational primary school set in a rural location on the Derry‑Buncrana road in County Donegal. Under the patronage of the Bishop of Derry, the school follows a Catholic ethos that seeks to nurture the full development of each child – emotionally, intellectually, physically, culturally, morally and spiritually. A strong pastoral focus underpins a caring, happy and secure atmosphere, with a zero‑tolerance stance on bullying and an emphasis on respect and encouragement throughout the school community. The school’s modern, single‑storey campus provides a range of facilities to support both learning and extra‑curricular activity. Eight ensuite classrooms, a physical‑education hall, two resource rooms, a computer suite, a kitchen, and dedicated library and learning‑support prefabricated units cater for academic needs. Outdoor provision includes a tarmac play area with a basketball court, a football court, a concreted hard‑core area and two grass fields for varied weather conditions. A broad programme of sports – GAA, soccer, rugby, basketball, athletics – alongside quizzes, debates, art competitions and music and drama events, offers pupils ample opportunities to develop skills and interests beyond the classroom.
History
Scoil Naisiunta Naomh Mura opened on 12 December 1987 as an amalgamation of the former Inch and Fahan schools. It is situated in the Parish of Fahan, Inch and Burt and serves the local community on a large site adjacent to Lough Swilly. An extension to the existing building was completed in May 2005, adding further classroom and support space.
Applying to St Muras National School
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.
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National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to St Muras National School. 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 St Muras National School
How many pupils attend St Muras National School?
St Muras National School has 189 pupils enrolled, 96 girls and 93 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St Muras National School a DEIS school?
No. St Muras National School 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 Muras National School?
St Muras National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.