Dromiskin Mixed National School
Dundalk, Louth
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 234 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 117 girls, 117 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 16760M the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
St Peter’s National School, Dromiskin is a mixed, Catholic primary school serving children from Junior Infants to Sixth class. Operating under the patronage of the Archdiocese of Armagh, the school follows the Department of Education and Skills curriculum and engages in regular self‑evaluation to maintain high standards of teaching and learning. With a roll of around 240 pupils, the school provides a supportive, vertically‑structured environment that encourages participation in a broad range of subjects, including English, Irish, maths, science, art, music, PE and SPHE. The campus is richly equipped with extensive outdoor learning spaces. Highlights include a Biblical Garden beside the ruins of the old Roman Catholic chapel, an Outdoor Classroom, a Butterfly Garden, an Insect Village, an Intergenerational Garden featuring a miniature round tower, and the award‑winning Dreamtime Garden with a pond viewing stand. A Sculpture Trail, an Incredible Edible Garden and a well‑maintained basketball court further enhance the learning environment. The school’s strong commitment to sustainability is reflected in multiple Green Flag awards, a Marine Environment Flag, and a series of local and national environmental recognitions. Community involvement is a cornerstone of school life. Initiatives such as the walking bus, Climate Action Week, biodiversity projects and collaborations with Dromiskin Tidy Towns demonstrate a vibrant partnership between pupils, staff and the wider community, fostering a sense of global citizenship and environmental stewardship.
History
The present St Peter’s National School building opened in 1976, but the site’s educational heritage stretches back to circa 1830 with the “Old, Old” school, followed by a 1927 school that now houses a successful play school. An extension begun in March 2014 added a new classroom, resource rooms, upgraded offices, heating and other improvements, opening for the 2014/15 academic year. Further expansion was approved in 2016, delivering two additional classrooms and a third resource room, completed for September 2018. That same year, under the Summer Works Scheme, toilet facilities in seven original classrooms were refurbished and ceiling tiles replaced. Over the years the grounds have been developed with gardens, a sculpture trail and numerous environmental awards, reflecting the school’s long‑standing commitment to both education and the natural environment.
Applying to Dromiskin Mixed 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 Dromiskin Mixed 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 Dromiskin Mixed National School
How many pupils attend Dromiskin Mixed National School?
Dromiskin Mixed National School has 234 pupils enrolled, 117 girls and 117 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Dromiskin Mixed National School a DEIS school?
No. Dromiskin Mixed 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 Dromiskin Mixed National School?
Dromiskin Mixed National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.