How many pupils go to Scoil Mhuire?

Scoil Mhuire has 442 pupils: 223 boys and 219 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, 20432R, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil Mhuire?

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

Scoil Mhuire

Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim

442 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Scoil Mhuire is a primary school in Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim (Eircode N41 Y186). Caroline Healy is the principal of Scoil Mhuire, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 442
Boys and girls: Mixed · 223 boys, 219 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20432R

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 Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim (Eircode N41 Y186).
Who is the principal of Scoil Mhuire?: Caroline Healy 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 442 pupils: 223 boys and 219 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, 20432R, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Mhuire?: The closest is Gaelscoil Liatroma. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil Mhuire compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil MhuireThis school		442	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Gaelscoil LiatromaCora Droma Rúisc	1.0 km	203	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
SN Michil NaofaCarrick-on-Shannon	5.0 km	24	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Leitrim Mixed NSCarrick-on-Shannon	5.2 km	220	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
N Micheal agus PadraigBoyle	6.8 km	156	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Dangan NSCarrick-on-Shannon	7.1 km	92	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Naomh MhuireCarrick-on-Shannon	7.8 km	9	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Carrick-on-Shannon
Co. Leitrim
N41Y186

Principal: Caroline Healy on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 071 962 0285
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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