Dalkey School Project
GLENAGEARY, Dublin
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 220 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 98 girls, 122 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19612M the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
The Dalkey School Project National School (DSPNS) is a multi‑denominational primary school situated in Glenageary Lodge, Glenageary, Co. Dublin. Established by a group of parents, the school provides an inclusive environment that respects all religious, cultural and social backgrounds. Its educational philosophy centres on equality, democratic participation and high‑quality classroom practice, ensuring that boys and girls learn together without gender stereotyping. The curriculum is enriched with a strong emphasis on STEM, outdoor learning, and environmental stewardship, reflected in dedicated programmes such as Green School, Forest School and a range of extra‑curricular activities (ECA, art, physical education, mental‑health initiatives and student‑voice forums). Facilities support this holistic approach: the historic Glenageary Lodge campus includes purpose‑built STEM labs, a forest‑school area for hands‑on nature exploration, and adaptable learning spaces that encourage collaborative and project‑based work. The school is run by democratically elected management committees, inviting active parental involvement and fostering a community‑wide sense of ownership and responsibility for pupils’ development.
History
The Dalkey School Project National School was founded in September 1978 in Dun Laoghaire, becoming the first multi‑denominational school in Ireland. In 1985 the school relocated to Glenageary Lodge, Glenageary, where it has expanded to over 200 pupils and a staff of 13 teachers. The institution celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2018, marking its role in the emergence of the Educate Together movement and the broader shift towards inclusive Irish education.
Applying to Dalkey School Project
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
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Dalkey School Project. 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 Dalkey School Project
How many pupils attend Dalkey School Project?
Dalkey School Project has 220 pupils enrolled, 98 girls and 122 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Dalkey School Project a DEIS school?
No. Dalkey School Project 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 Dalkey School Project?
Dalkey School Project has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed primary school.