How many pupils go to Doolin Mixed NS?

Doolin Mixed NS has 93 pupils: 54 boys and 39 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Doolin Mixed NS a mixed school?

Yes. Doolin Mixed NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Doolin Mixed NS?

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

Does Doolin Mixed NS teach through Irish?

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

Is Doolin Mixed NS a DEIS school?

No. Doolin Mixed NS is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Doolin Mixed NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Doolin Mixed NS's roll number, 17517I, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Doolin Mixed NS?

The closest is SN Aibhistin Naofa. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Doolin Mixed NS

Ennis, Co. Clare

93 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Doolin Mixed NS is a primary school in Ennis, Co. Clare (Eircode V95 TC66). Michelle Moroney is the principal of Doolin Mixed NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 93
Boys and girls: Mixed · 54 boys, 39 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 17517I

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 Doolin Mixed NS?: Doolin Mixed NS is a primary school in Ennis, Co. Clare (Eircode V95 TC66).
Who is the principal of Doolin Mixed NS?: Michelle Moroney is the principal of Doolin Mixed NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Doolin Mixed NS?: Doolin Mixed NS has 93 pupils: 54 boys and 39 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Doolin Mixed NS a mixed school?: Yes. Doolin Mixed NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Doolin Mixed NS?: Doolin Mixed NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Doolin Mixed NS teach through Irish?: No. Doolin Mixed NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Doolin Mixed NS a DEIS school?: No. Doolin Mixed NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Doolin Mixed NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Doolin Mixed NS's roll number, 17517I, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Doolin Mixed NS?: The closest is SN Aibhistin Naofa. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Doolin Mixed NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Doolin Mixed NSThis school		93	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Aibhistin NaofaKilshanny	5.8 km	21	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Lisdoonvarna NSLisdoonvarna	5.9 km	143	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN LiosceanuirLiscannor	8.7 km	105	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Saint Marys NS LahinchLahinch	9.5 km	166	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Mol an Óige Community National SchoolEnnistymon	9.5 km	158	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	Yes
Ennistymon National SchoolEnnistymon	9.6 km	64	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Ennis
Co. Clare
V95TC66

Principal: Michelle Moroney on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 065 707 4403
Email: [email protected]
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Next school holidays

In 9 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 10 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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