Is Donoughmore NS a mixed school?

Yes. Donoughmore NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Donoughmore NS?

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

Does Donoughmore NS teach through Irish?

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

Is Donoughmore NS a DEIS school?

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

What other primary schools are near Donoughmore NS?

The closest is Le Chéile National School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Donoughmore NS

Donoughmore, Co. Limerick

140 pupilsMixedCatholic

At a glance

Donoughmore NS is a primary school in Donoughmore, Co. Limerick (Eircode V94 X051). Donoughmore NS has 140 pupils: 73 boys and 67 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Pupils: 140
Boys and girls: Mixed · 73 boys, 67 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 16118M

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Questions parents ask

Where is Donoughmore NS?: Donoughmore NS is a primary school in Donoughmore, Co. Limerick (Eircode V94 X051).
How many pupils go to Donoughmore NS?: Donoughmore NS has 140 pupils: 73 boys and 67 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Donoughmore NS a mixed school?: Yes. Donoughmore NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Donoughmore NS?: Donoughmore NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Donoughmore NS teach through Irish?: No. Donoughmore NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Donoughmore NS a DEIS school?: No. Donoughmore NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
What other primary schools are near Donoughmore NS?: The closest is Le Chéile National School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Donoughmore NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Donoughmore NSThis school		140	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Le Chéile National SchoolLimerick	2.4 km	174	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Gaelscoil SheoirseLuimneach	2.5 km	82	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
St Brigids NSLimerick	2.6 km	457	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Our Lady Queen of Peace SchoolLimerick	2.8 km	326	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Canices Special SchoolMulgrave St	2.8 km	7	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Our Lady of Lourdes NSLimerick	3.2 km	161	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Co. Limerick
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