How many pupils go to Mahoonagh NS?

Mahoonagh NS has 237 pupils: 134 boys and 103 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Mahoonagh NS a mixed school?

Yes. Mahoonagh NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Mahoonagh NS?

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

Does Mahoonagh NS teach through Irish?

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

Is Mahoonagh NS a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read Mahoonagh NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Mahoonagh NS's roll number, 11422N, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Mahoonagh NS?

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

Mahoonagh NS

Castlemahon, Co. Limerick

237 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Mahoonagh NS is a primary school in Castlemahon, Co. Limerick (Eircode V42 Y362). Yvonne Condron is the principal of Mahoonagh NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 237
Boys and girls: Mixed · 134 boys, 103 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 11422N

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

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

Applications open: Friday 16 October (passed)Online application form
Applications close: Friday 6 November
Offers by: Friday 27 November
Accept by: Friday 18 DecemberApplicants must confirm acceptance by this date

Mahoonagh NS admissions policy on the school's website

From the school's website, checked 17 October. Always confirm with the school.

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Questions parents ask

Where is Mahoonagh NS?: Mahoonagh NS is a primary school in Castlemahon, Co. Limerick (Eircode V42 Y362).
Who is the principal of Mahoonagh NS?: Yvonne Condron is the principal of Mahoonagh NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Mahoonagh NS?: Mahoonagh NS has 237 pupils: 134 boys and 103 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Mahoonagh NS a mixed school?: Yes. Mahoonagh NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Mahoonagh NS?: Mahoonagh NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Mahoonagh NS teach through Irish?: No. Mahoonagh NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Mahoonagh NS a DEIS school?: No. Mahoonagh NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Mahoonagh NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Mahoonagh NS's roll number, 11422N, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Mahoonagh NS?: The closest is St Josephs Convent. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Mahoonagh NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Mahoonagh NSThis school		237	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Josephs ConventNewcastle West	3.9 km	225	Mostly girls	Catholic	No	Yes
Courtenay National SchoolNewcastle West	4.1 km	251	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	Yes
Gaelscoil O DoghairCaisleán Nua Thiar	4.5 km	201	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Monagea National SchoolNewcastle West	5.5 km	206	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil MhuireBallingarry	6.1 km	107	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Kilmeedy NSKilmeedy	6.5 km	48	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Main Street
Castlemahon
Co. Limerick
V42Y362

Principal: Yvonne Condron on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 069 72332
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.mahoonaghns.com
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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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