Scoil Ui Mhuiri
Dunleer, Co. Louth
644 studentsMixedDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY optional
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Students this year
644 students: 309 girls and 335 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 120
- 2nd year
- 107
- 3rd year
- 120
- TY
- 72
- 5th year
- 111
- 6th year
- 114
Transition Year: 72 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (120). 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
Scoil Ui Mhuiri is a community college (etb) in Dunleer, Co. Louth (Eircode A92 FY96). Scoil Ui Mhuiri has 644 students: 335 boys and 309 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 335 boys, 309 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Multi-denominational
- Patron
- Louth & Meath ETB
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- Yes, part of the DEIS programme
- Roll number
- 71780G
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Scoil Ui Mhuiri?
- Scoil Ui Mhuiri is a community college (etb) in Dunleer, Co. Louth (Eircode A92 FY96).
- How many students go to Scoil Ui Mhuiri?
- Scoil Ui Mhuiri has 644 students: 335 boys and 309 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Scoil Ui Mhuiri?
- Una Kirk is the principal of Scoil Ui Mhuiri, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Scoil Ui Mhuiri a mixed school?
- Yes. Scoil Ui Mhuiri takes both boys and girls.
- Is Scoil Ui Mhuiri fee-paying?
- No. Scoil Ui Mhuiri 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 Ui Mhuiri?
- Scoil Ui Mhuiri has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Louth & Meath ETB.
- Does Scoil Ui Mhuiri teach through Irish?
- No. Scoil Ui Mhuiri teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Scoil Ui Mhuiri have Transition Year?
- 72 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (120). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Scoil Ui Mhuiri a DEIS school?
- Yes. Scoil Ui Mhuiri is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
- Where can I read Scoil Ui Mhuiri's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Ui Mhuiri's roll number, 71780G, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Scoil Ui Mhuiri?
- The closest is Ballymakenny 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 Ui MhuiriThis school | 644 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes | |
| Ballymakenny CollegeDrogheda | 10.9 km | 998 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Ardee Community SchoolArdee | 11.1 km | 1,317 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| St. Joseph's C.B.S.Drogheda | 11.9 km | 1,128 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Our Lady's CollegeDrogheda | 12.4 km | 965 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St Oliver's Community CollegeDrogheda | 12.5 km | 1,422 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Drogheda Grammar SchoolDrogheda | 13.1 km | 557 | Mixed | Secondary | Fee‑paying | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | No |
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Contact
Barn RoadDunleer
Co. Louth
A92FY96
- Principal: Una Kirk on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 041 685 1344
- Email: [email protected]
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Scoil Bhride Mixed NS1.3 km
- SN Columcille3.3 km
- St Marys Special Sch4.1 km
- Dromin NS4.5 km
- S N Tigh an Lubhair4.5 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
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