Doohamlet National School
Castleblayney, Monaghan
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 134 about the same size as the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 53 girls, 81 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 06117E the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
All Saints National School, Doohamlet is a co‑educational Catholic primary school serving the local Christian community under the patronage of the Bishop of Clogher. The school’s mission is to provide a high‑quality education in a peaceful, caring environment, fostering strong relationships with the Department of Education, parents, priests and the Board of Management. Teaching is collaborative, with a focus on curiosity‑driven learning across the full range of classes from Junior Infants to 6th Class, and a particular emphasis on science, technology, engineering and maths through the “Curious Minds” initiative and the Step 1–Step 5 STEM showcase. The campus is a modern facility built in 1993 and officially opened in February 1994, with a 2011 extension that added a sports hall, two new classrooms, dedicated learning‑support rooms and new offices. Each classroom is equipped with an interactive whiteboard, data projector and the school boasts a fully networked computer suite. Additional provisions include a full‑time resource teacher, a learning‑support teacher, weekly GAA football sessions, a breakfast club and an after‑school programme (2 pm‑6 pm). The school is active in the Green Schools programme, holding two Green Flags (2011, 2014) and working towards a third.
History
The school building was constructed in 1993 and opened officially in February 1994 by the Minister of Education, with a blessing from Bishop J. Duffy of Clogher. An extension opened in 2011, adding a sports hall, extra classrooms, learning‑support facilities and a computer suite. In September 2011 a preschool – Doohamlet Childcare – was launched. The school joined the Green Schools programme, receiving its first Green Flag in May 2011 and a second flag for Energy in 2014, and is currently pursuing a third Green Flag.
Applying to Doohamlet 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
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Doohamlet 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 Doohamlet National School
How many pupils attend Doohamlet National School?
Doohamlet National School has 134 pupils enrolled, 53 girls and 81 boys. That makes it about the same size as the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Doohamlet National School a DEIS school?
No. Doohamlet 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 Doohamlet National School?
Doohamlet National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.