Bellurgan National School
Bellurgan, Louth
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 112 about the same size as the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 50 girls, 62 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 16249E the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Bellurgan National School is a co‑educational primary school situated on the scenic Cooley Peninsula in the Parish of Lordship and Ballymascanlon, Dundalk, County Louth. The school operates from a purpose‑built premises opened in 1980 and currently employs ten teachers who educate a roll of approximately 112 pupils. The school provides five mainstream classes together with two dedicated special classes for children on the autism spectrum, reflecting its commitment to inclusive education. The ethos of the school is firmly rooted in a child‑centred Catholic tradition, with a strong emphasis on partnership between parents, staff and the wider community. The learning environment is designed to be caring, secure and stimulating, encouraging pupils to develop intellectually, spiritually, physically, morally and culturally. A broad and balanced curriculum aims to foster a love of learning, equip children with the skills to learn independently and inspire them to achieve their best work while gaining an appreciation of Irish heritage and the wider world.
History
Bellurgan National School moved to its present location and building in 1980. Since then it has grown to become a ten‑teacher school serving over one hundred pupils, with the addition of specialised autism classes alongside its mainstream provision.
Applying to Bellurgan National School
For a September 2027 place, a school's formal admissions process cannot begin before 1 October 2026. The school sets its own opening and closing dates in its annual admission notice.
National term dates 2026/27
View Bellurgan National School's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Bellurgan National School. The school publishes its own calendar, linked above, and that is the authoritative source for its reopening date and discretionary closure days.
- October Mid-Term Break: Mon 26 Oct – Fri 30 Oct 2026
- Christmas Holidays: Wed 23 Dec 2026 – Tue 5 Jan 2027
- February Mid-Term Break: Thu 18 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027 (post-primary schools: Mon 15 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027)
- Easter Holidays: Mon 22 Mar – Sun 4 Apr 2027
Primary schools close for the last two days of the February mid-term week and may use discretionary days to take the full week, so their break can be shorter than post-primary schools'.
Frequently asked questions about Bellurgan National School
How many pupils attend Bellurgan National School?
Bellurgan National School has 112 pupils enrolled, 50 girls and 62 boys. That makes it about the same size as the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Bellurgan National School a DEIS school?
No. Bellurgan National School is not part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme of additional supports for schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage. Not holding DEIS status says nothing about how good a school is, only about the profile of the community it serves.
What is the ethos of Bellurgan National School?
Bellurgan National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.