How many pupils go to S N Muire na hEireann?

S N Muire na hEireann has 262 pupils: 262 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is S N Muire na hEireann a mixed school?

No. S N Muire na hEireann is a girls' school.

What is the ethos of S N Muire na hEireann?

S N Muire na hEireann has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does S N Muire na hEireann teach through Irish?

No. S N Muire na hEireann teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is S N Muire na hEireann a DEIS school?

Yes. S N Muire na hEireann is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read S N Muire na hEireann's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by S N Muire na hEireann's roll number, 19332G, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near S N Muire na hEireann?

The closest is Scoil Chriost Ri B. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

S N Muire na hEireann

Limerick, Co. Limerick

262 pupilsGirlsCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

S N Muire na hEireann is a primary school in Limerick, Co. Limerick (Eircode V94 A5N7). Mary Hanley is the principal of S N Muire na hEireann, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 262
Boys and girls: Girls only · 262 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19332G

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 S N Muire na hEireann?: S N Muire na hEireann is a primary school in Limerick, Co. Limerick (Eircode V94 A5N7).
Who is the principal of S N Muire na hEireann?: Mary Hanley is the principal of S N Muire na hEireann, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to S N Muire na hEireann?: S N Muire na hEireann has 262 pupils: 262 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is S N Muire na hEireann a mixed school?: No. S N Muire na hEireann is a girls' school.
What is the ethos of S N Muire na hEireann?: S N Muire na hEireann has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does S N Muire na hEireann teach through Irish?: No. S N Muire na hEireann teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is S N Muire na hEireann a DEIS school?: Yes. S N Muire na hEireann is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read S N Muire na hEireann's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by S N Muire na hEireann's roll number, 19332G, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near S N Muire na hEireann?: The closest is Scoil Chriost Ri B. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

S N Muire na hEireann compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
S N Muire na hEireannThis school		262	Girls	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil Chriost Ri BLimerick	100 m	278	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
Thomond Primary SchoolLimerick	1.2 km	215	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Corpus Christi NSLimerick	1.2 km	403	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
J F K Memorial SchoolLimerick	1.3 km	218	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	No
Salesian Primary SchoolLimerick	1.7 km	361	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Gaelscoil SairsealLuimneach	2.5 km	369	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No

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Caherdavin
Limerick
V94A5N7

Principal: Mary Hanley on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 061 454 149
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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