Muirisc NS

Westport, Co. Mayo

49 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Muirisc NS is a primary school in Westport, Co. Mayo (Eircode F28 KD50). Marie Finnerty is the principal of Muirisc NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
49
Boys and girls
Mixed · 23 boys, 26 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
16832L

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 Muirisc NS?
Muirisc NS is a primary school in Westport, Co. Mayo (Eircode F28 KD50).
Who is the principal of Muirisc NS?
Marie Finnerty is the principal of Muirisc NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Muirisc NS?
Muirisc NS has 49 pupils: 23 boys and 26 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Muirisc NS a mixed school?
Yes. Muirisc NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Muirisc NS?
Muirisc NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Muirisc NS teach through Irish?
No. Muirisc NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Muirisc NS a DEIS school?
No. Muirisc NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Muirisc NS's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Muirisc NS's roll number, 16832L, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Muirisc NS?
The closest is Lecanvey NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

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

Closest schools

Muirisc NS compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Muirisc NSThis school 49 Mixed Catholic No No
Lecanvey NSWestport 3.1 km 31 Mixed Catholic No No
Carraholly NSWestport 5.0 km 42 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Brackloon NSWestport 5.7 km 145 Mixed Catholic No Yes
SN Naomh Colm CilleWestport 6.3 km 206 Mixed Catholic No No
Gaelscoil na CuaicheCathair na Mart 7.6 km 208 Mixed Catholic Yes No
Westport Educate Together National SchoolWestport about 7.8 km 48 Mixed Multi-denominational No No

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Contact

Murrisk
Westport
Co. Mayo
F28KD50

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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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