Dulargy Mixed National School
Ravensdale, Louth
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 150 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 76 girls, 74 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 13670T the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Dulargy Mixed National School is a vibrant primary school serving the Ravensdale community in Dundalk, County Louth. The school prides itself on a rich tradition of teaching and learning, offering a balanced programme that incorporates academic subjects, sport and music. Class provision ranges from Junior and Senior Infants through to Sixth Class, ensuring a continuous and cohesive educational experience for children of varying abilities and needs. The school’s ethos centres on providing a safe, secure and inclusive environment where pupils can develop spiritually, intellectually, emotionally and socially. A dedicated staff works collaboratively with the Board of Management and parents to foster a supportive atmosphere that encourages curiosity, creativity and personal growth. The school also embraces its Irish heritage, evident in the bilingual welcome message and the promotion of cultural activities alongside the core curriculum. Facilities are designed to support a broad curriculum, with dedicated spaces for classroom learning, physical education, music and extracurricular clubs. Regular updates via the website keep families informed of news, notices and events, reinforcing the school’s commitment to transparent communication and community engagement.
Applying to Dulargy 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 Dulargy 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 Dulargy Mixed National School
How many pupils attend Dulargy Mixed National School?
Dulargy Mixed National School has 150 pupils enrolled, 76 girls and 74 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Dulargy Mixed National School a DEIS school?
No. Dulargy 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 Dulargy Mixed National School?
Dulargy Mixed National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.
Illustration based on a photo by Eric Jones. Photo and adapted illustration: CC BY-SA 2.0.