Mhuire NS

Mullingar, Co. Westmeath

61 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Mhuire NS is a primary school in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath (Eircode N91 AV61). Annmarie Downes is the principal of Mhuire NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
61
Boys and girls
Mixed · 30 boys, 31 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
18484B

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 Mhuire NS?
Mhuire NS is a primary school in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath (Eircode N91 AV61).
Who is the principal of Mhuire NS?
Annmarie Downes is the principal of Mhuire NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Mhuire NS?
Mhuire NS has 61 pupils: 30 boys and 31 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Mhuire NS a mixed school?
Yes. Mhuire NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Mhuire NS?
Mhuire NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Mhuire NS teach through Irish?
No. Mhuire NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Mhuire NS a DEIS school?
No. Mhuire NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Mhuire NS's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Mhuire NS's roll number, 18484B, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Mhuire NS?
The closest is Naomh Iosef NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 31 schools in Mullingar · Every school in Co. Westmeath

Closest schools

Mhuire NS compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Mhuire NSThis school 61 Mixed Catholic No No
Naomh Iosef NSKillucan 3.3 km 285 Mixed Catholic No No
SN PhadraigKillucan 4.8 km 74 Mixed Catholic No No
Naomh Tola NSDelvin 7.1 km 219 Mixed Catholic No No
St Etchens National SchoolKinnegad 7.6 km 413 Mixed Catholic No No
Baile Coireil NSMullingar 7.6 km 82 Mixed Catholic No No
Killyon NSHill of Down 7.6 km 60 Mixed Catholic No No

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Contact

Rath Airne
Mullingar
Co Westmeath
N91AV61

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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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