Dalystown National School
Mullingar, Westmeath
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 81 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 35 girls, 46 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 15307K the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Dalystown National School is a vibrant, co‑educational primary school situated in the heart of Dalystown, Mullingar, County Westmeath. Rooted in a Catholic ethos, the school delivers the Irish Primary School Curriculum to children from Junior Infants through to Sixth Class, fostering a broad and balanced education that encourages curiosity, respect and community spirit. Small class sizes enable teachers to give personalised attention, supporting each pupil’s academic, social and emotional development in a safe and welcoming environment. The school’s modern facilities were completed in Easter 2006 and officially opened on 15 December 2006. The campus comprises four dedicated classrooms and an additional GP room currently used for teaching, all of which are wheelchair‑accessible and fully alarmed. The premises are regularly shared with local community groups, reinforcing the school’s role as a hub for the surrounding area. With a roll of just over one hundred pupils drawn from sixty‑four families, Dalystown National School offers a close‑knit community where children can thrive academically while enjoying a rich programme of creative and recreational activities.
History
Dalystown National School was originally built in 1902 to replace the former Kilbride school, which had been destroyed by fire at the turn of the century. The new school initially served the Meedin, Clonfad, Carrick, Cloneyheigue and Dalystown districts, opening its doors to 27 boys and 23 girls. Over the decades the school expanded its catchment area and modernised its facilities. A completely new building was completed in Easter 2006, featuring four classrooms, a GP room used for teaching, wheelchair access and a full alarm system. The new premises were officially opened on 15 December 2006, and the school now operates with a staff of five teachers and a roll of around 106 pupils (as of the 2017‑2018 academic year).
Applying to Dalystown 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.
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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 Dalystown 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 Dalystown National School
How many pupils attend Dalystown National School?
Dalystown National School has 81 pupils enrolled, 35 girls and 46 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Dalystown National School a DEIS school?
No. Dalystown 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 Dalystown National School?
Dalystown National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.