Scoil Mhuire

Abbeyleix, Co. Laois

269 pupilsMixedCatholic

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Scoil Mhuire is a primary school in Abbeyleix, Co. Laois (Eircode R32 A566). Margaret Slevin is the principal of Scoil Mhuire, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
269
Boys and girls
Mixed · 131 boys, 138 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
19750B

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 Scoil Mhuire?
Scoil Mhuire is a primary school in Abbeyleix, Co. Laois (Eircode R32 A566).
Who is the principal of Scoil Mhuire?
Margaret Slevin is the principal of Scoil Mhuire, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Mhuire?
Scoil Mhuire has 269 pupils: 131 boys and 138 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Mhuire a mixed school?
Yes. Scoil Mhuire takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil Mhuire?
Scoil Mhuire has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Mhuire teach through Irish?
No. Scoil Mhuire teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil Mhuire a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Mhuire is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Scoil Mhuire's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Mhuire's roll number, 19750B, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Mhuire?
The closest is Abbeyleix Sth NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 5 schools in Abbeyleix · Every school in Co. Laois

Closest schools

Scoil Mhuire compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Scoil MhuireThis school 269 Mixed Catholic No No
Abbeyleix Sth NSAbbeyleix 1.2 km 84 Mixed Church of Ireland No No
Ballyroan Primary SchoolBallyroan 4.1 km 177 Mixed Catholic No No
Ballinakill Mixed NSPortlaoise 5.3 km 98 Mixed Catholic No No
Tobar an LeinnAbbeyleix 5.5 km 168 Mixed Catholic No No
SN Fionntan NaofaPortlaoise 5.7 km 60 Mixed Catholic No No
SN MolaiseAbbeyleix 7.3 km 58 Mixed Catholic No Yes

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Contact

Ballyroan Road
Abbeyleix
Co. Laois
R32A566

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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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