How many pupils go to Kilmurry McMahon National School?

Kilmurry McMahon National School has 63 pupils: 33 boys and 30 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Kilmurry McMahon National School a mixed school?

Yes. Kilmurry McMahon National School takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Kilmurry McMahon National School?

Kilmurry McMahon National School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Kilmurry McMahon National School teach through Irish?

No. Kilmurry McMahon National School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Kilmurry McMahon National School a DEIS school?

No. Kilmurry McMahon National School is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Kilmurry McMahon National School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Kilmurry McMahon National School's roll number, 20447H, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Kilmurry McMahon National School?

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

Kilmurry McMahon National School

Kilrush, Co. Clare

63 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Kilmurry McMahon National School is a primary school in Kilrush, Co. Clare (Eircode V15 D899). Niamh Kelly is the principal of Kilmurry McMahon National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 63
Boys and girls: Mixed · 33 boys, 30 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20447H

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 Kilmurry McMahon National School?: Kilmurry McMahon National School is a primary school in Kilrush, Co. Clare (Eircode V15 D899).
Who is the principal of Kilmurry McMahon National School?: Niamh Kelly is the principal of Kilmurry McMahon National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Kilmurry McMahon National School?: Kilmurry McMahon National School has 63 pupils: 33 boys and 30 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Kilmurry McMahon National School a mixed school?: Yes. Kilmurry McMahon National School takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Kilmurry McMahon National School?: Kilmurry McMahon National School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Kilmurry McMahon National School teach through Irish?: No. Kilmurry McMahon National School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Kilmurry McMahon National School a DEIS school?: No. Kilmurry McMahon National School is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Kilmurry McMahon National School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Kilmurry McMahon National School's roll number, 20447H, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Kilmurry McMahon National School?: The closest is Burrane NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Kilmurry McMahon National School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Kilmurry McMahon National SchoolThis school		63	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Burrane NSKilrush	5.3 km	17	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Cnoc DoireKilrush	5.8 km	17	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Labasheeda Central NSKilrush	6.1 km	30	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Kilmihil NSKilmihil	6.6 km	96	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Coolmeen NSKilrush	6.7 km	20	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN na CrannaigheKilrush	6.7 km	32	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Kilmurry McMahon
Kilrush
Co. Clare
V15D899

Principal: Niamh Kelly on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 065 905 3008
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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