Meán Scoil Muire
Longford Town, Co. Longford
600 studentsGirlsDEISSecondaryTY optional
Strike: most secondary schools are expected to close on Wednesday, 21 October. Work-to-rule: some evening events, including open nights, may not go ahead. Check with the school. What it means
Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Monday, 2 NovemberAdd to calendar
- Applications close
- Monday, 23 NovemberAdd to calendar
- Offers by
- Monday, 30 NovemberAdd to calendar
- Accept by
- Monday, 7 DecemberAdd to calendar
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Students this year
600 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 99
- 2nd year
- 95
- 3rd year
- 102
- TY
- 46
- 5th year
- 143
- 6th year
- 115
Transition Year: 46 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (102). 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
Meán Scoil Muire is a voluntary secondary school in Longford Town, Co. Longford (Eircode N39 H6R2). Meán Scoil Muire has 600 students: 600 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Girls only · 600 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- CEIST
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- Yes, part of the DEIS programme
- Roll number
- 63760E
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
Explained: what DEIS means · types of school · how to choose
Questions parents ask
- Where is Meán Scoil Muire?
- Meán Scoil Muire is a voluntary secondary school in Longford Town, Co. Longford (Eircode N39 H6R2).
- How many students go to Meán Scoil Muire?
- Meán Scoil Muire has 600 students: 600 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Meán Scoil Muire?
- Siobhan Catherine Cullen is the principal of Meán Scoil Muire, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Meán Scoil Muire a mixed school?
- No. Meán Scoil Muire is a girls' school.
- Is Meán Scoil Muire fee-paying?
- No. Meán Scoil Muire 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 Meán Scoil Muire?
- Meán Scoil Muire has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is CEIST.
- Does Meán Scoil Muire teach through Irish?
- No. Meán Scoil Muire teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Meán Scoil Muire have Transition Year?
- 46 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (102). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Meán Scoil Muire a DEIS school?
- Yes. Meán Scoil Muire is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
- Where can I read Meán Scoil Muire's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Meán Scoil Muire's roll number, 63760E, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Meán Scoil Muire?
- The closest is St. Mel's College. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meán Scoil MuireThis school | 600 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications open, Mon, 2 Nov | No | Yes | |
| St. Mel's CollegeLongford | 400 m | 603 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Templemichael CollegeLongford | 900 m | 365 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Lanesboro Community CollegeLanesboro | 13.8 km | 275 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Ballymahon Vocational SchoolBallymahon | 17.6 km | 391 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Mercy Secondary SchoolBallymahon | 17.7 km | 759 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Open night, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Ardscoil PhadraigGranard | 20.0 km | 351 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
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Contact
5 St. Joseph's RoadLongford Town
Co. Longford
N39H6R2
- Principal: Siobhan Catherine Cullen on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 043 334 6608
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: scoilmhuirelongford.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- St Josephs Convent100 m
- Scoil Naomh Micheal400 m
- St. Johns National School800 m
- St Christophers S S1.0 km
- Gaelscoil an Longfoirt1.2 km
Next school holidays
Strike: most secondary schools are expected to close on Wednesday, 21 October. Strikes and work-to-rule
- 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 17 weeksFebruary mid-term breakMon, 15 February to Fri 19 February 2027
These dates are set for every secondary school in Ireland. Check with Meán Scoil Muire for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar