How many pupils go to Bun Scoil Muire?

Bun Scoil Muire has 487 pupils: 238 boys and 249 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Bun Scoil Muire a mixed school?

Yes. Bun Scoil Muire takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Bun Scoil Muire?

Bun Scoil Muire has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Bun Scoil Muire teach through Irish?

No. Bun Scoil Muire teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Bun Scoil Muire a DEIS school?

No. Bun Scoil Muire is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Bun Scoil Muire's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Bun Scoil Muire's roll number, 20024C, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Bun Scoil Muire?

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

Bun Scoil Muire

Youghal, Co. Cork

487 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Bun Scoil Muire is a primary school in Youghal, Co. Cork (Eircode P36 PR62). Eoghan Rua O'Neill is the principal of Bun Scoil Muire, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 487
Boys and girls: Mixed · 238 boys, 249 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20024C

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 Bun Scoil Muire?: Bun Scoil Muire is a primary school in Youghal, Co. Cork (Eircode P36 PR62).
Who is the principal of Bun Scoil Muire?: Eoghan Rua O'Neill is the principal of Bun Scoil Muire, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Bun Scoil Muire?: Bun Scoil Muire has 487 pupils: 238 boys and 249 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Bun Scoil Muire a mixed school?: Yes. Bun Scoil Muire takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Bun Scoil Muire?: Bun Scoil Muire has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Bun Scoil Muire teach through Irish?: No. Bun Scoil Muire teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Bun Scoil Muire a DEIS school?: No. Bun Scoil Muire is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Bun Scoil Muire's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Bun Scoil Muire's roll number, 20024C, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Bun Scoil Muire?: The closest is Gaelscoil Chorain,. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Bun Scoil Muire compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Bun Scoil MuireThis school		487	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Gaelscoil Chorain,Eochaill	300 m	261	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
South Abbey NSYoughal	400 m	190	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	Yes
SN Naomh ParthalanNr Youghal	3.2 km	53	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Clonpriest NSYoughal	5.7 km	140	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Kyle NSYoughal	6.8 km	50	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
SN an Chlais MhorClashmore	7.2 km	76	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

O'Brien's Place
Youghal
Co. Cork
P36PR62

Principal: Eoghan Rua O'Neill on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 024 93234
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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