How many pupils go to Martinstown NS?

Martinstown NS has 54 pupils: 26 boys and 28 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Martinstown NS a mixed school?

Yes. Martinstown NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Martinstown NS?

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

Does Martinstown NS teach through Irish?

No. Martinstown NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Martinstown NS a DEIS school?

No. Martinstown NS is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Martinstown NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Martinstown NS's roll number, 09915B, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Martinstown NS?

The closest is Kilfinane Convent Primary School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Martinstown NS

Kilmallock, Co. Limerick

54 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Martinstown NS is a primary school in Kilmallock, Co. Limerick (Eircode V35 YK74). Lisa Kirby is the principal of Martinstown NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 54
Boys and girls: Mixed · 26 boys, 28 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 09915B

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 Martinstown NS?: Martinstown NS is a primary school in Kilmallock, Co. Limerick (Eircode V35 YK74).
Who is the principal of Martinstown NS?: Lisa Kirby is the principal of Martinstown NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Martinstown NS?: Martinstown NS has 54 pupils: 26 boys and 28 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Martinstown NS a mixed school?: Yes. Martinstown NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Martinstown NS?: Martinstown NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Martinstown NS teach through Irish?: No. Martinstown NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Martinstown NS a DEIS school?: No. Martinstown NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Martinstown NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Martinstown NS's roll number, 09915B, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Martinstown NS?: The closest is Kilfinane Convent Primary School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Martinstown NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Martinstown NSThis school		54	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Kilfinane Convent Primary SchoolKilfinane	4.2 km	145	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Bulgaden NSKilmallock	4.3 km	19	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Cnoc Loinge BKnocklong	5.4 km	72	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Glenbrohane NSKilmallock	6.3 km	23	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Ardpatrick NSKilmallock	6.6 km	48	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil MocheallógKilmallock	6.7 km	281	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Martinstown
Kilmallock
Co. Limerick
V35YK74

Principal: Lisa Kirby on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 063 88146
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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