Scoil Mhuire
Strokestown, Co. Roscommon
671 studentsMixedSecondaryTY
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Tuesday, 20 OctoberAdd to calendar
- Applications close
- Friday, 20 NovemberAdd to calendar
- Offers by
- Friday, 4 DecemberAdd to calendar
- Accept by
- Friday, 18 DecemberAdd to calendar
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Students this year
671 students: 328 girls and 343 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 118
- 2nd year
- 111
- 3rd year
- 118
- TY
- 115
- 5th year
- 106
- 6th year
- 103
Transition Year: 115 students are in Transition Year, about as many as in 3rd year. That usually means most students take it. Ask whether it's optional.
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
Scoil Mhuire is a voluntary secondary school in Strokestown, Co. Roscommon (Eircode F42 HW56). Scoil Mhuire has 671 students: 343 boys and 328 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 343 boys, 328 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- CEIST
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 65100S
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Scoil Mhuire?
- Scoil Mhuire is a voluntary secondary school in Strokestown, Co. Roscommon (Eircode F42 HW56).
- How many students go to Scoil Mhuire?
- Scoil Mhuire has 671 students: 343 boys and 328 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Scoil Mhuire?
- Eamon Corrigan is the principal of Scoil Mhuire, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Scoil Mhuire a mixed school?
- Yes. Scoil Mhuire takes both boys and girls.
- Is Scoil Mhuire fee-paying?
- No. Scoil 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 Scoil Mhuire?
- Scoil Mhuire has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is CEIST.
- Does Scoil Mhuire teach through Irish?
- No. Scoil Mhuire teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Scoil Mhuire have Transition Year?
- 115 students are in Transition Year, about as many as in 3rd year. That usually means most students take it. Ask whether it's optional.
- Is Scoil Mhuire a DEIS school?
- No. Scoil Mhuire is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Scoil Mhuire's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Mhuire's roll number, 65100S, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Scoil Mhuire?
- The closest is Elphin Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scoil MhuireThis school | 671 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications open, Tue, 20 Oct | No | No | |
| Elphin Community CollegeCastlerea | 9.5 km | 206 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Lanesboro Community CollegeLanesboro | 14.8 km | 275 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Mercy CollegeRoscommon Town | 17.6 km | 505 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| C.B.S. RoscommonRoscommon Town | 17.7 km | 450 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications open, Thu, 19 Nov | No | No |
| Roscommon Community CollegeRoscommon | 17.9 km | 603 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Community SchoolLeitrim | 19.1 km | 686 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
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Contact
StrokestownCo Roscommon
F42HW56
- Principal: Eamon Corrigan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 071 963 3223
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: scoilmhuirestrokestown.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- St Mary's Primary100 m
- SN Naomh Padraig700 m
- SN Cill Trostain4.3 km
- SN Baile ui Fhidhne4.8 km
- Clooncagh NS6.9 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 Scoil Mhuire for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar