Cnoc Mhuire
Granard, Co. Longford
579 studentsMixedSecondaryTY optional
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Applying for September 2027
- Open night
- Thursday, 22 October, 7pm to 9pmFirst year enrolment night for sixth class studentsAdd to calendar
- Applications open
- Thursday, 22 October, 7pmOnline applicationAdd to calendar
- Applications close
- Friday, 13 NovemberAdd to calendar
- Offers by
- Friday, 4 DecemberBy emailAdd to calendar
- Accept by
- Friday, 18 DecemberConfirmation of acceptance requiredAdd to calendar
From the school's website (1), the school's website (2), checked 17 October. Always confirm with the school.
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Students this year
579 students: 269 girls and 310 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 102
- 2nd year
- 89
- 3rd year
- 108
- TY
- 71
- 5th year
- 112
- 6th year
- 97
Transition Year: 71 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (108). That usually means TY is optional here.
What it costs
- Tuition fees
- None. The school is in the free education scheme.
- Schoolbooks
- Free in every year, including TY, under the free schoolbooks scheme.
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At a glance
Cnoc Mhuire is a voluntary secondary school in Granard, Co. Longford (Eircode N39 D450). Cnoc Mhuire has 579 students: 310 boys and 269 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 310 boys, 269 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- CEIST
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 63730S
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Cnoc Mhuire?
- Cnoc Mhuire is a voluntary secondary school in Granard, Co. Longford (Eircode N39 D450).
- How many students go to Cnoc Mhuire?
- Cnoc Mhuire has 579 students: 310 boys and 269 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Cnoc Mhuire?
- Jennifer Mccabe is the principal of Cnoc Mhuire, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Cnoc Mhuire a mixed school?
- Yes. Cnoc Mhuire takes both boys and girls.
- Is Cnoc Mhuire fee-paying?
- No. Cnoc Mhuire is in the free education scheme, so there are no tuition fees. Like most schools it may ask for a voluntary contribution, which can't be compulsory.
- What is the ethos of Cnoc Mhuire?
- Cnoc Mhuire has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is CEIST.
- Does Cnoc Mhuire teach through Irish?
- No. Cnoc Mhuire teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Cnoc Mhuire have Transition Year?
- 71 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (108). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Cnoc Mhuire a DEIS school?
- No. Cnoc Mhuire is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Cnoc Mhuire's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Cnoc Mhuire's roll number, 63730S, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Cnoc Mhuire?
- The closest is Ardscoil Phadraig. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.
Closest secondary schools
| School | Distance | Students | Boys and girls | Type | Fees | Next date | Irish-medium | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cnoc MhuireThis school | 579 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications open, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No | |
| Ardscoil PhadraigGranard | 1.1 km | 351 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Castlepollard Community CollegeMullingar | 16.9 km | 318 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Moyne Community SchoolMoyne | 17.7 km | 655 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Wilson's Hospital SchoolMultyfarnham | 19.3 km | 453 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 30 Oct | No | No |
| Templemichael CollegeLongford | 20.3 km | 365 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| St. Mel's CollegeLongford | 20.9 km | 603 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
Straight-line distances. Compare with the two closest · See more schools near here.
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Contact
GranardCo. Longford
N39D450
- Principal: Jennifer Mccabe on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 043 668 6231
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: cnocmhuiregranard.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- The Sacred Heart Primary NS100 m
- Scoil Mhuire2.3 km
- St Bernards Mixed NS3.1 km
- Killasonna Mixed NS3.8 km
- Naomh Padraig NS5.0 km
Next school holidays
- In 9 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
- In 10 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
- In 17 weeksFebruary mid-term breakMon, 15 February to Fri 19 February 2027
These dates are set for every secondary school in Ireland. Check with Cnoc Mhuire for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar