How many pupils go to Monagea National School?

Monagea National School has 206 pupils: 111 boys and 95 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Monagea National School a mixed school?

Yes. Monagea National School takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Monagea National School?

Monagea National School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Monagea National School teach through Irish?

No. Monagea National School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Monagea National School a DEIS school?

No. Monagea National School is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Monagea National School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Monagea National School's roll number, 09401Q, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Monagea National School?

The closest is SN Cill Lachtain. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Monagea National School

Newcastle West, Co. Limerick

206 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Monagea National School is a primary school in Newcastle West, Co. Limerick (Eircode V42 VW74). Bernard Dalton is the principal of Monagea National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 206
Boys and girls: Mixed · 111 boys, 95 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 09401Q

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is Monagea National School?: Monagea National School is a primary school in Newcastle West, Co. Limerick (Eircode V42 VW74).
Who is the principal of Monagea National School?: Bernard Dalton is the principal of Monagea National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Monagea National School?: Monagea National School has 206 pupils: 111 boys and 95 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Monagea National School a mixed school?: Yes. Monagea National School takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Monagea National School?: Monagea National School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Monagea National School teach through Irish?: No. Monagea National School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Monagea National School a DEIS school?: No. Monagea National School is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Monagea National School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Monagea National School's roll number, 09401Q, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Monagea National School?: The closest is SN Cill Lachtain. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Monagea National School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Monagea National SchoolThis school		206	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Cill LachtainNewcastle West	3.3 km	235	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Josephs ConventNewcastle West	3.9 km	225	Mostly girls	Catholic	No	Yes
Courtenay National SchoolNewcastle West	4.5 km	251	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	Yes
Gaelscoil O DoghairCaisleán Nua Thiar	4.8 km	201	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Mahoonagh NSCastlemahon	5.5 km	237	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Ide NaofaBallagh	5.6 km	89	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Monagea
Newcastle West
Co. Limerick
V42VW74

Principal: Bernard Dalton on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 069 62805
Email: [email protected]
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Next school holidays

In 8 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 9 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
In 18 weeksFebruary mid-term breakThu, 18 February to Fri 19 February 2027

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