How many pupils go to Miltown Malbay B NS?

Miltown Malbay B NS has 128 pupils: 59 boys and 69 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Miltown Malbay B NS a mixed school?

Yes. Miltown Malbay B NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Miltown Malbay B NS?

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

Does Miltown Malbay B NS teach through Irish?

No. Miltown Malbay B NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Miltown Malbay B NS a DEIS school?

No. Miltown Malbay B NS is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Miltown Malbay B NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Miltown Malbay B NS's roll number, 18720K, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Miltown Malbay B NS?

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

Miltown Malbay B NS

Miltown Malbay, Co. Clare

128 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Miltown Malbay B NS is a primary school in Miltown Malbay, Co. Clare (Eircode V95 EY86). Joseph O'Reilly is the principal of Miltown Malbay B NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 128
Boys and girls: Mixed · 59 boys, 69 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 18720K

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 Miltown Malbay B NS?: Miltown Malbay B NS is a primary school in Miltown Malbay, Co. Clare (Eircode V95 EY86).
Who is the principal of Miltown Malbay B NS?: Joseph O'Reilly is the principal of Miltown Malbay B NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Miltown Malbay B NS?: Miltown Malbay B NS has 128 pupils: 59 boys and 69 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Miltown Malbay B NS a mixed school?: Yes. Miltown Malbay B NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Miltown Malbay B NS?: Miltown Malbay B NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Miltown Malbay B NS teach through Irish?: No. Miltown Malbay B NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Miltown Malbay B NS a DEIS school?: No. Miltown Malbay B NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Miltown Malbay B NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Miltown Malbay B NS's roll number, 18720K, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Miltown Malbay B NS?: The closest is Annagh NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Miltown Malbay B NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Miltown Malbay B NSThis school		128	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Annagh NSMiltown Malbay	3.5 km	81	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Rockmount Mixed NSMiltown Malbay	4.1 km	23	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Rineen NSMiltown Malbay	4.3 km	35	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Coore National SchoolEnnis	5.7 km	30	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Quilty NSEnnis	5.9 km	49	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Mullach NSEnnis	6.0 km	53	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Mullagh Road
Miltown Malbay
Co. Clare
V95EY86

Principal: Joseph O'Reilly on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 065 708 4414
Email: [email protected]
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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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