SN Ma Rua

Limerick, Co. Limerick

142 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

SN Ma Rua is a primary school in Limerick, Co. Limerick (Eircode V94 X6T7). Anthony Sharkey is the principal of SN Ma Rua, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
142
Boys and girls
Mixed · 77 boys, 65 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
18600A

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is SN Ma Rua?
SN Ma Rua is a primary school in Limerick, Co. Limerick (Eircode V94 X6T7).
Who is the principal of SN Ma Rua?
Anthony Sharkey is the principal of SN Ma Rua, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Ma Rua?
SN Ma Rua has 142 pupils: 77 boys and 65 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Ma Rua a mixed school?
Yes. SN Ma Rua takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Ma Rua?
SN Ma Rua has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Ma Rua teach through Irish?
No. SN Ma Rua teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Ma Rua a DEIS school?
No. SN Ma Rua is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read SN Ma Rua's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Ma Rua's roll number, 18600A, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Ma Rua?
The closest is SN Ailbhe. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 33 schools in Limerick · Every school in Co. Limerick

Closest schools

SN Ma Rua compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
SN Ma RuaThis school 142 Mixed Catholic No No
SN AilbheBrittas 4.8 km 187 Mixed Catholic No No
Scoil ChaitríonaCappamore 5.6 km 82 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Scoil AthainLisnagry 6.1 km 139 Mixed Catholic No No
S N Toinn an TairbhCappamore 6.4 km 79 Mixed Catholic No No
Convent of MercyNewport 6.9 km 266 Mixed Catholic No No
S N na mBuachailliNewport 7.1 km 135 Boys Catholic No No

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Contact

Liscreagh
Murroe
Limerick
V94X6T7

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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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