How many pupils go to Muire Gan Smal?

Muire Gan Smal has 123 pupils: 40 boys and 83 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Muire Gan Smal a mixed school?

Yes. Muire Gan Smal takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Muire Gan Smal?

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

Does Muire Gan Smal teach through Irish?

No. Muire Gan Smal teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Muire Gan Smal a DEIS school?

Yes. Muire Gan Smal is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Muire Gan Smal's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Muire Gan Smal's roll number, 14952L, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Muire Gan Smal?

The closest is Gaelscoil Naomh Aogain. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Muire Gan Smal

Castleisland, Co. Kerry

123 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Muire Gan Smal is a primary school in Castleisland, Co. Kerry (Eircode V92 P803). Seamus Moynihan is the principal of Muire Gan Smal, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 123
Boys and girls: Mixed · 40 boys, 83 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 14952L

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is Muire Gan Smal?: Muire Gan Smal is a primary school in Castleisland, Co. Kerry (Eircode V92 P803).
Who is the principal of Muire Gan Smal?: Seamus Moynihan is the principal of Muire Gan Smal, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Muire Gan Smal?: Muire Gan Smal has 123 pupils: 40 boys and 83 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Muire Gan Smal a mixed school?: Yes. Muire Gan Smal takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Muire Gan Smal?: Muire Gan Smal has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Muire Gan Smal teach through Irish?: No. Muire Gan Smal teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Muire Gan Smal a DEIS school?: Yes. Muire Gan Smal is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Muire Gan Smal's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Muire Gan Smal's roll number, 14952L, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Muire Gan Smal?: The closest is Gaelscoil Naomh Aogain. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Muire Gan Smal compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Muire Gan SmalThis school		123	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Gaelscoil Naomh AogainOileán Ciarraí	500 m	179	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Scoil Naomh ChárthaighCastleisland	700 m	53	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
Curranes NSCastleisland	4.3 km	86	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Mhuire B&cCastleisland	5.1 km	107	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Mhuire agus N.treasaKillarney	5.4 km	120	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil NuachabhailTralee	6.5 km	98	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Old Chapel Lane
Castleisland
Co. Kerry
V92P803

Principal: Seamus Moynihan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 066 714 1147
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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