Castleblayney Central National School
CASTLEBLAYNEY, Monaghan
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 10 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 3 girls, 7 boys
- Ethos
- Presbyterian
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19737J the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Castleblayney Central National School is a co‑educational primary school situated approximately one kilometre from the town of Castleblayney, County Monaghan. Operating under the patronage of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, the school embraces a strong Christian ethos that underpins its educational philosophy. The ethos promotes truthfulness, kindness, respect and a Christ‑like attitude, fostering a caring and inclusive community where every pupil is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. The school’s approach centres on providing high‑quality first‑year teaching combined with robust pastoral care, enabling personal development alongside academic progress. A broad and balanced curriculum is delivered with the aim of developing the whole child – intellectually, socially, morally and spiritually. Emphasis is placed on nurturing self‑esteem, respect for authority and cultural differences, and encouraging civic responsibility, all grounded in Biblical teaching. Regular community‑focused events, such as school festivities, art projects and outdoor lessons, complement classroom learning and reinforce the school’s commitment to a vibrant, supportive learning environment.
Applying to Castleblayney Central 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.
School-published admissions links
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National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Castleblayney Central National School. Individual schools set their own discretionary closure days, confirm exact dates with the school.
- 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 Castleblayney Central National School
How many pupils attend Castleblayney Central National School?
Castleblayney Central National School has 10 pupils enrolled, 3 girls and 7 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Castleblayney Central National School a DEIS school?
No. Castleblayney Central 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 Castleblayney Central National School?
Castleblayney Central National School has a Presbyterian ethos. It is a mixed primary school.
Illustration based on a photo by Dean Molyneaux. Photo and adapted illustration: CC BY-SA 2.0.