Meenkilly NS

Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick

101 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Meenkilly NS is a primary school in Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick (Eircode V94 CXH1). Kelley Ní Airtnéada is the principal of Meenkilly NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
101
Boys and girls
Mixed · 49 boys, 52 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
16239B

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 Meenkilly NS?
Meenkilly NS is a primary school in Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick (Eircode V94 CXH1).
Who is the principal of Meenkilly NS?
Kelley Ní Airtnéada is the principal of Meenkilly NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Meenkilly NS?
Meenkilly NS has 101 pupils: 49 boys and 52 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Meenkilly NS a mixed school?
Yes. Meenkilly NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Meenkilly NS?
Meenkilly NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Meenkilly NS teach through Irish?
No. Meenkilly NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Meenkilly NS a DEIS school?
No. Meenkilly NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Meenkilly NS's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Meenkilly NS's roll number, 16239B, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Meenkilly NS?
The closest is Dromtrasna NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 5 schools in Abbeyfeale · Every school in Co. Limerick

Closest schools

Meenkilly NS compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Meenkilly NSThis school 101 Mixed Catholic No No
Dromtrasna NSlimerick 3.1 km 122 Mixed Catholic No No
Scoil MhuireBrosna 3.2 km 31 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Scoil Naomh MhuireAbbeyfeale 4.3 km 13 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Convent of Mercy NSAbbeyfeale 5.7 km 110 Girls Catholic No Yes
Abbeyfeale B NS 1Abbeyfeale 5.8 km 98 Boys Catholic No Yes
Glengurt NSBallagh 7.2 km 115 Mixed Catholic No No

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Contact

Abbeyfeale
Co Limerick
V94CXH1

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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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