Moveen NS

Kilkee, Co. Clare

39 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Moveen NS is a primary school in Kilkee, Co. Clare (Eircode V15 NF43). Ursula Keane is the principal of Moveen NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
39
Boys and girls
Mixed · 19 boys, 20 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
13876Q

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 Moveen NS?
Moveen NS is a primary school in Kilkee, Co. Clare (Eircode V15 NF43).
Who is the principal of Moveen NS?
Ursula Keane is the principal of Moveen NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Moveen NS?
Moveen NS has 39 pupils: 19 boys and 20 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Moveen NS a mixed school?
Yes. Moveen NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Moveen NS?
Moveen NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Moveen NS teach through Irish?
No. Moveen NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Moveen NS a DEIS school?
Yes. Moveen NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Moveen NS's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Moveen NS's roll number, 13876Q, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Moveen NS?
The closest is Doonaha NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 4 schools in Kilkee · DEIS primary schools in Co. Clare · Every school in Co. Clare

Closest schools

Moveen NS compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Moveen NSThis school 39 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Doonaha NSKilkee 3.3 km 21 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Scoil Realt na MaraKilkee 4.7 km 134 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Carrigaholt Mixed NSKilrush 4.8 km 30 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Bansha NSKilkee 8.8 km 7 Mixed Catholic No No
SN Ma SheastaMoyasta 10.2 km 37 Mixed Catholic No No
S.N. Cill ConlaBallybunion 10.7 km 35 Mixed Catholic No No

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Contact

Kilkee
Co. Clare
V15NF43

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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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