Meelickmore NS

Claremorris, Co. Mayo

81 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Meelickmore NS is a primary school in Claremorris, Co. Mayo (Eircode F12 EK20). William Horkan is the principal of Meelickmore NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
81
Boys and girls
Mixed · 48 boys, 33 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
12173A

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
Monday 12 October (passed)
Applications close
Friday 13 November
Offers by
Monday 7 December
Accept by
Friday 29 January

Meelickmore 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 Meelickmore NS?
Meelickmore NS is a primary school in Claremorris, Co. Mayo (Eircode F12 EK20).
Who is the principal of Meelickmore NS?
William Horkan is the principal of Meelickmore NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Meelickmore NS?
Meelickmore NS has 81 pupils: 48 boys and 33 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Meelickmore NS a mixed school?
Yes. Meelickmore NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Meelickmore NS?
Meelickmore NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Meelickmore NS teach through Irish?
No. Meelickmore NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Meelickmore NS a DEIS school?
No. Meelickmore NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Meelickmore NS's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Meelickmore NS's roll number, 12173A, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Meelickmore NS?
The closest is Ballindine B NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 20 schools in Claremorris · Every school in Co. Mayo

Closest schools

Meelickmore NS compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Meelickmore NSThis school 81 Mixed Catholic No No
Ballindine B NSClaremorris 3.5 km 138 Mixed Catholic No No
SN Uileog de BurcaClár Chlainne Mhuiris 5.0 km 105 Mixed Catholic Yes No
Irishtown NSClaremorris 5.8 km 70 Mixed Catholic No No
Barnacarroll Central NSClaremorris 7.3 km 208 Mixed Catholic No No
SN Teach CaoinClar Cloinne Mhuiris 8.7 km 33 Mixed Catholic No No
Beacan Mixed NSClaremorris 8.8 km 177 Mixed Catholic No No

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Contact

Meelick More
Claremorris
Co. Mayo
F12EK20

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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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