Who is the principal of Ardscoil Mhuire?

Brid Herbert is the principal of Ardscoil Mhuire, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is Ardscoil Mhuire a mixed school?

No. Ardscoil Mhuire is a girls' school.

Is Ardscoil Mhuire fee-paying?

No. Ardscoil 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 Ardscoil Mhuire?

Ardscoil Mhuire has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is CEIST.

Does Ardscoil Mhuire teach through Irish?

No. Ardscoil Mhuire teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Ardscoil Mhuire a DEIS school?

Yes. Ardscoil Mhuire is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.

Where can I read Ardscoil Mhuire's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Ardscoil Mhuire's roll number, 64290V, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near Ardscoil Mhuire?

The closest is Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Ardscoil Mhuire

Limerick, Co. Limerick

591 studentsGirlsDEISSecondaryTY optional

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Applying for September 2027

Applications open: Thursday, 1 October, 9am (passed)Online application via Limerick Area CAS Portal
Applications close: Monday, 11 January, 5pmAdd to calendar
Offers by: Tuesday, 26 JanuaryPosted and emailedAdd to calendar
Accept by: Wednesday, 3 February, 12.30pmFailure to accept may result in withdrawalAdd to calendar

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Students this year

591 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 107
2nd year: 96
3rd year: 110
TY: 73
5th year: 97
6th year: 108

Transition Year: 73 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (110). 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

Ardscoil Mhuire is a voluntary secondary school in Limerick, Co. Limerick (Eircode V94 X47D). Ardscoil Mhuire has 591 students: 591 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Voluntary secondary school
Boys and girls: Girls only · 591 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: 64290V

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Questions parents ask

Where is Ardscoil Mhuire?: Ardscoil Mhuire is a voluntary secondary school in Limerick, Co. Limerick (Eircode V94 X47D).
How many students go to Ardscoil Mhuire?: Ardscoil Mhuire has 591 students: 591 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Ardscoil Mhuire?: Brid Herbert is the principal of Ardscoil Mhuire, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Ardscoil Mhuire a mixed school?: No. Ardscoil Mhuire is a girls' school.
Is Ardscoil Mhuire fee-paying?: No. Ardscoil 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 Ardscoil Mhuire?: Ardscoil Mhuire has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is CEIST.
Does Ardscoil Mhuire teach through Irish?: No. Ardscoil Mhuire teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does Ardscoil Mhuire have Transition Year?: 73 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (110). That usually means TY is optional here.
Is Ardscoil Mhuire a DEIS school?: Yes. Ardscoil Mhuire is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
Where can I read Ardscoil Mhuire's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Ardscoil Mhuire's roll number, 64290V, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Ardscoil Mhuire?: The closest is Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

Ardscoil Mhuire compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Next date	Irish-medium	DEIS
Ardscoil MhuireThis school		591	Girls	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Mon, 11 Jan	No	Yes
Gaelcholáiste LuimnighLuimneach	500 m	606	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	Yes	No
Coláiste Nano NagleLimerick	1.2 km	365	Girls	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Mon, 9 Nov	No	Yes
Colaiste MhichilLimerick	1.3 km	349	Boys	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Mon, 11 Jan	No	Yes
St Munchin's CollegeLimerick	1.3 km	682	Boys	Secondary	Free	Accept by, Wed, 3 Feb	No	No
Ardscoil RisLimerick	1.9 km	728	Boys	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Mon, 11 Jan	No	No
St Clements CollegeLimerick	2.2 km	411	Boys	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Mon, 11 Jan	No	Yes

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Contact

Corbally
Limerick
V94X47D

Principal: Brid Herbert on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 061 349 014
Email: [email protected]
Website: asmlimerick.ie
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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

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