The Childrens Ark

Limerick, Co. Limerick

44 pupilsMixedMulti-denominationalSpecial

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The Childrens Ark is a primary school in Limerick, Co. Limerick (Eircode V94 YVH0). Olive Dillon is the principal of The Childrens Ark, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
44
Boys and girls
Mixed · 22 boys, 22 girls
Ethos
Multi-denominational
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Special
Roll number
20234N

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Questions parents ask

Where is The Childrens Ark?
The Childrens Ark is a primary school in Limerick, Co. Limerick (Eircode V94 YVH0).
Who is the principal of The Childrens Ark?
Olive Dillon is the principal of The Childrens Ark, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to The Childrens Ark?
The Childrens Ark has 44 pupils: 22 boys and 22 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is The Childrens Ark a mixed school?
Yes. The Childrens Ark takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of The Childrens Ark?
The Childrens Ark has a Multi-denominational ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does The Childrens Ark teach through Irish?
No. The Childrens Ark teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is The Childrens Ark a DEIS school?
No. The Childrens Ark is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read The Childrens Ark's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by The Childrens Ark's roll number, 20234N, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near The Childrens Ark?
The closest is Scoil Phoil Naofa. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 33 schools in Limerick · Special schools in Co. Limerick · Multi-denominational schools in Co. Limerick · Every school in Co. Limerick

Closest schools

The Childrens Ark compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
The Childrens ArkThis school 44 Mixed Multi-denominational No No
Scoil Phoil NaofaDooradoyle 200 m 573 Mixed Catholic No No
St Gabriels SchoolLimerick 200 m 64 Mixed Multi-denominational No No
Gaelscoil an RaithinLuimneach 500 m 389 Mixed Catholic Yes No
Scoil NeassainMungret 1.2 km 668 Mixed Catholic No No
Scoil Naomh Muire, Eas GéitineAskeaton about 1.6 km 157 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Limerick Community Special SchoolLimerick about 1.6 km 47 Mixed Multi-denominational No No

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Contact

Midwestern Regional Hospital
Dooradoyle
Limerick
V94YVH0

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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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