How many pupils go to J F K Memorial School?

J F K Memorial School has 218 pupils: 217 boys and 1 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is J F K Memorial School a mixed school?

J F K Memorial School takes mostly boys.

What is the ethos of J F K Memorial School?

J F K Memorial School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does J F K Memorial School teach through Irish?

No. J F K Memorial School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is J F K Memorial School a DEIS school?

No. J F K Memorial School is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read J F K Memorial School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by J F K Memorial School's roll number, 18991S, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near J F K Memorial School?

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

J F K Memorial School

Limerick, Co. Limerick

218 pupilsMostly boysCatholic

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At a glance

J F K Memorial School is a primary school in Limerick, Co. Limerick (Eircode V94 P9E8). James O'Donoghue is the principal of J F K Memorial School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 218
Boys and girls: Mostly boys · 217 boys, 1 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 18991S

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 J F K Memorial School?: J F K Memorial School is a primary school in Limerick, Co. Limerick (Eircode V94 P9E8).
Who is the principal of J F K Memorial School?: James O'Donoghue is the principal of J F K Memorial School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to J F K Memorial School?: J F K Memorial School has 218 pupils: 217 boys and 1 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is J F K Memorial School a mixed school?: J F K Memorial School takes mostly boys.
What is the ethos of J F K Memorial School?: J F K Memorial School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does J F K Memorial School teach through Irish?: No. J F K Memorial School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is J F K Memorial School a DEIS school?: No. J F K Memorial School is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read J F K Memorial School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by J F K Memorial School's roll number, 18991S, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near J F K Memorial School?: The closest is Salesian Primary School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

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J F K Memorial School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
J F K Memorial SchoolThis school		218	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	No
Salesian Primary SchoolLimerick	400 m	361	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Chriost Ri BLimerick	1.2 km	278	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
Thomond Primary SchoolLimerick	1.2 km	215	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Limerick School ProjectLimerick	1.3 km	203	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
S N Muire na hEireannLimerick	1.3 km	262	Girls	Catholic	No	Yes
St MichaelsLimerick	1.4 km	116	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No

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Contact

Ennis Road
Limerick
V94P9E8

Principal: James O'Donoghue on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 061 452 090
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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