Drimnagh Castle Cbs National School
Dublin
Key facts
- DEIS
- Boys
- Pupils enrolled
- 342 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19837N the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Drimnagh Castle Primary School is a Catholic primary school situated on Long Mile Road in Walkinstown, Dublin 12. It operates under the trusteeship of the Edmund Rice Schools Trust, which oversees 96 schools across the Republic of Ireland. The school’s ethos is rooted in the Trust’s charter, promoting nurturing faith, Christian spirituality and gospel‑based values, while also fostering partnership, excellence in teaching and learning, a caring community, and transformational leadership. The curriculum is delivered within a caring, inclusive environment that welcomes children of any faith, ability, nationality or ethnic background. Emphasis is placed on holistic development, with strong programmes in sport, Gaelic culture and social‑justice initiatives. The school utilises the Aladdin Connect app to store pupil information, share documents and communicate with parents, supporting a modern, transparent partnership between home and school. Facilities support a vibrant school life, with dedicated spaces for classroom learning, physical education and cultural activities. Online enrolments for the 2026/27 academic year are available, offering both mainstream and ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) pathways, reflecting the school’s commitment to equal access and participation for all learners.
Applying to Drimnagh Castle Cbs 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 Drimnagh Castle Cbs 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 Drimnagh Castle Cbs National School
How many pupils attend Drimnagh Castle Cbs National School?
Drimnagh Castle Cbs National School has 342 pupils enrolled. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Drimnagh Castle Cbs National School a DEIS school?
Yes. Drimnagh Castle Cbs National School is part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme called Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools. DEIS schools serve communities at risk of educational disadvantage and receive additional supports, which can include smaller classes, extra teaching posts and funding for books and meals.
What is the ethos of Drimnagh Castle Cbs National School?
Drimnagh Castle Cbs National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a boys' primary school.