How many pupils go to Scoil Mocheallóg?

Scoil Mocheallóg has 281 pupils: 151 boys and 130 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil Mocheallóg a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil Mocheallóg takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Scoil Mocheallóg?

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

Does Scoil Mocheallóg teach through Irish?

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

Is Scoil Mocheallóg a DEIS school?

Yes. Scoil Mocheallóg is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Scoil Mocheallóg's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Mocheallóg's roll number, 20193C, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil Mocheallóg?

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

Scoil Mocheallóg

Kilmallock, Co. Limerick

281 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Scoil Mocheallóg is a primary school in Kilmallock, Co. Limerick (Eircode V35 H324). Leonie Passmore is the principal of Scoil Mocheallóg, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 281
Boys and girls: Mixed · 151 boys, 130 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20193C

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 Mocheallóg?: Scoil Mocheallóg is a primary school in Kilmallock, Co. Limerick (Eircode V35 H324).
Who is the principal of Scoil Mocheallóg?: Leonie Passmore is the principal of Scoil Mocheallóg, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Mocheallóg?: Scoil Mocheallóg has 281 pupils: 151 boys and 130 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Mocheallóg a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil Mocheallóg takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil Mocheallóg?: Scoil Mocheallóg has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Mocheallóg teach through Irish?: No. Scoil Mocheallóg teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil Mocheallóg a DEIS school?: Yes. Scoil Mocheallóg is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Scoil Mocheallóg's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Mocheallóg's roll number, 20193C, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Mocheallóg?: The closest is Bulgaden NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil Mocheallóg compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil MocheallógThis school		281	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Bulgaden NSKilmallock	4.1 km	19	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Bruree National SchoolBruree	5.3 km	168	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil MhuireKilmallock	6.5 km	85	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Martinstown NSKilmallock	6.7 km	54	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Athlacca NSKilmallock	7.6 km	88	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Ardpatrick NSKilmallock	7.8 km	48	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Glenfield Road
Kilmallock
Co. Limerick
V35H324

Principal: Leonie Passmore on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 063 98319
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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