SCOIL MHUIRE
School Details
About
Scoil Mhuire is a co‑educational, inclusive primary school serving the Clarinbridge community with a roll of around 278 pupils. The school places a strong emphasis on holistic development, integrating academic learning with a wide range of extracurricular activities such as Lego robotics, junior enterprise projects and local history investigations. Modern, spacious classrooms equipped with interactive whiteboards support a technology‑enhanced curriculum, while dedicated learning support rooms ensure that every child’s needs are met. The campus offers extensive indoor and outdoor facilities that encourage active play and sport. A large outdoor learning area includes a hurling pitch with goals, a basketball court, astroturf, and a specially designed garden space. Inside, a sizeable sports/assembly hall with a stage provides a venue for performances and assemblies. Additional amenities such as a gross‑motor area and a well‑appointed kitchen complement the school’s commitment to a balanced, experiential education.
History
- 1844: The original convent, “Our Lady of Mercy”, was consecrated, marking the Sisters of Charity’s arrival in Clarinbridge. - 1959: A new primary school building was opened after extensive fundraising, costing £14,080, with contributions from the Department of Education and the local community. - 1984: A new extension added staff rooms, a kitchen, a school hall and extra classrooms, officially opened by Canon D. Higgins. - 1991: The boys’ school amalgamated with Scoil Mhuire, allowing boys to attend up to 6th class and expanding the school’s sporting tradition. - 2015: A major extension introduced modern classrooms, learning support rooms, a kitchen and a contemporary sports hall. - 2018: A further extension added an astroturf area, a garden space and reseeded pitches; the Sisters of Charity relocated to Dublin, ending 174 years of their presence. - 2023: Minister of Education Norma Foley officially opened the newest extensions, celebrating the school’s continued growth and community involvement.