How many pupils go to SN Ard Mhuire C?

SN Ard Mhuire C has 315 pupils: 160 boys and 155 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is SN Ard Mhuire C a mixed school?

Yes. SN Ard Mhuire C takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of SN Ard Mhuire C?

SN Ard Mhuire C has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does SN Ard Mhuire C teach through Irish?

No. SN Ard Mhuire C teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is SN Ard Mhuire C a DEIS school?

Yes. SN Ard Mhuire C is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read SN Ard Mhuire C's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Ard Mhuire C's roll number, 19215C, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near SN Ard Mhuire C?

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

SN Ard Mhuire C

Drogheda, Co. Louth

315 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

SN Ard Mhuire C is a primary school in Drogheda, Co. Louth (Eircode A92 FD60). Jane Kirwan is the principal of SN Ard Mhuire C, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 315
Boys and girls: Mixed · 160 boys, 155 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19215C

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 SN Ard Mhuire C?: SN Ard Mhuire C is a primary school in Drogheda, Co. Louth (Eircode A92 FD60).
Who is the principal of SN Ard Mhuire C?: Jane Kirwan is the principal of SN Ard Mhuire C, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Ard Mhuire C?: SN Ard Mhuire C has 315 pupils: 160 boys and 155 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Ard Mhuire C a mixed school?: Yes. SN Ard Mhuire C takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Ard Mhuire C?: SN Ard Mhuire C has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Ard Mhuire C teach through Irish?: No. SN Ard Mhuire C teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Ard Mhuire C a DEIS school?: Yes. SN Ard Mhuire C is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read SN Ard Mhuire C's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Ard Mhuire C's roll number, 19215C, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Ard Mhuire C?: The closest is ABACAS School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN Ard Mhuire C compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN Ard Mhuire CThis school		315	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
ABACAS SchoolDrogheda	500 m	31	Mostly boys	Multi-denominational	No	No
SN Naomh PeadarDrogheda	700 m	92	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Rathmullan NSDrogheda	800 m	373	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Pauls Senior NSDrogheda	900 m	466	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil na mBraithre SnDrogheda	1.0 km	359	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN AonghusaDroichead Atha	1.1 km	147	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No

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Contact

Donore Avenue
Drogheda
Co. Louth
A92FD60

Principal: Jane Kirwan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 041 983 7150
Email: [email protected]
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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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