How many pupils go to Mercy Convent Killaloe?

Mercy Convent Killaloe has 97 pupils: 2 boys and 95 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Mercy Convent Killaloe a mixed school?

Mercy Convent Killaloe takes mostly girls.

What is the ethos of Mercy Convent Killaloe?

Mercy Convent Killaloe has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Mercy Convent Killaloe teach through Irish?

No. Mercy Convent Killaloe teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Mercy Convent Killaloe a DEIS school?

Yes. Mercy Convent Killaloe is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Mercy Convent Killaloe's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Mercy Convent Killaloe's roll number, 18624O, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Mercy Convent Killaloe?

The closest is Killaloe Boys NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Mercy Convent Killaloe

Killaloe, Co. Clare

97 pupilsMostly girlsCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Mercy Convent Killaloe is a primary school in Killaloe, Co. Clare (Eircode V94 D328). Fiona Fitzgerald is the principal of Mercy Convent Killaloe, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 97
Boys and girls: Mostly girls · 2 boys, 95 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 18624O

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 Mercy Convent Killaloe?: Mercy Convent Killaloe is a primary school in Killaloe, Co. Clare (Eircode V94 D328).
Who is the principal of Mercy Convent Killaloe?: Fiona Fitzgerald is the principal of Mercy Convent Killaloe, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Mercy Convent Killaloe?: Mercy Convent Killaloe has 97 pupils: 2 boys and 95 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Mercy Convent Killaloe a mixed school?: Mercy Convent Killaloe takes mostly girls.
What is the ethos of Mercy Convent Killaloe?: Mercy Convent Killaloe has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Mercy Convent Killaloe teach through Irish?: No. Mercy Convent Killaloe teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Mercy Convent Killaloe a DEIS school?: Yes. Mercy Convent Killaloe is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Mercy Convent Killaloe's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Mercy Convent Killaloe's roll number, 18624O, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Mercy Convent Killaloe?: The closest is Killaloe Boys NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Mercy Convent Killaloe compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Mercy Convent KillaloeThis school		97	Mostly girls	Catholic	No	Yes
Killaloe Boys NSKillaloe	300 m	104	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Baile an AthaBallina	600 m	404	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Boher NSKillaloe PO	5.0 km	113	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
S N Baile na hInseBirdhill	5.9 km	95	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Birdhill NSKillaloe	6.6 km	104	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Ogonnelloe National SchoolScariff	7.4 km	101	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Killaloe
Co Clare
V94D328

Principal: Fiona Fitzgerald on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 061 376 861
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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