St Oliver Plunkett Boys National School
Moate, Westmeath
Key facts
- Boys
- Pupils enrolled
- 80 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17167H the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St. Oliver Plunkett B.N.S. is a Catholic primary school situated in Moate Parish, County Westmeath. The school’s ethos is rooted in a Christian environment that seeks the full and harmonious development of each pupil – intellectually, spiritually, physically, morally and culturally. A well‑ordered, caring and secure atmosphere is provided, where self‑esteem, confidence and respect for the dignity of every member of the community are actively nurtured. The school’s mission emphasises a partnership between the Board of Management, staff and parents, aiming to foster responsibility, pride and achievement in both academic and moral realms. It promotes a global awareness and environmental responsibility, encourages the use of the Irish language (“Deanfaimid iarracht Gaeilge a labhairt”), and strives for quality and excellence across all aspects of school life. These principles guide the everyday experience of pupils, ensuring they leave with happy memories of their primary education.
Applying to St Oliver Plunkett Boys 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.
National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to St Oliver Plunkett Boys 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 Oliver Plunkett Boys National School
How many pupils attend St Oliver Plunkett Boys National School?
St Oliver Plunkett Boys National School has 80 pupils enrolled. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St Oliver Plunkett Boys National School a DEIS school?
No. St Oliver Plunkett Boys 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 Oliver Plunkett Boys National School?
St Oliver Plunkett Boys National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a boys' primary school.