How many pupils go to Scoil Mhuire BNS?

Scoil Mhuire BNS has 183 pupils: 183 boys, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil Mhuire BNS a mixed school?

No. Scoil Mhuire BNS is a boys' school.

What is the ethos of Scoil Mhuire BNS?

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

Does Scoil Mhuire BNS teach through Irish?

No. Scoil Mhuire BNS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Scoil Mhuire BNS a DEIS school?

Yes. Scoil Mhuire BNS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Scoil Mhuire BNS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Mhuire BNS's roll number, 17686I, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil Mhuire BNS?

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

Scoil Mhuire BNS

Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan

183 pupilsBoysCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Scoil Mhuire BNS is a primary school in Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan (Eircode A75 PC94). Jimmy Lacey is the principal of Scoil Mhuire BNS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 183
Boys and girls: Boys only · 183 boys
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 17686I

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 Scoil Mhuire BNS?: Scoil Mhuire BNS is a primary school in Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan (Eircode A75 PC94).
Who is the principal of Scoil Mhuire BNS?: Jimmy Lacey is the principal of Scoil Mhuire BNS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Mhuire BNS?: Scoil Mhuire BNS has 183 pupils: 183 boys, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Mhuire BNS a mixed school?: No. Scoil Mhuire BNS is a boys' school.
What is the ethos of Scoil Mhuire BNS?: Scoil Mhuire BNS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Mhuire BNS teach through Irish?: No. Scoil Mhuire BNS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil Mhuire BNS a DEIS school?: Yes. Scoil Mhuire BNS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Scoil Mhuire BNS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Mhuire BNS's roll number, 17686I, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Mhuire BNS?: The closest is Castleblayney Convent National School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil Mhuire BNS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil Mhuire BNSThis school		183	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
Castleblayney Convent National SchoolCastleblayney	600 m	155	Girls	Catholic	No	Yes
Castleblayney Convent Infants National SchoolCastleblayney	600 m	197	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Gaelscoil LorganBaile na Lorgan	1.1 km	159	Mixed	Inter-denominational	Yes	No
Castleblayney Cent NSCastleblayney	2.0 km	10	Mixed	Presbyterian	No	No
Monaghan Community Special SchoolCastleblayney	about 3.2 km	18	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
Annalitten NSCastleblayeny	4.1 km	37	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Castleblayney
Co. Monaghan
A75PC94

Principal: Jimmy Lacey on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 042 974 0246
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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