Dun Dealgan National School
Dundalk, Louth
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 84 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 43 girls, 41 boys
- Ethos
- Presbyterian
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 14069P the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Dún Dealgan National School is a small, co‑educational primary school situated in the heart of Dundalk, County Louth. Operating under the patronage of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland and the Monaghan Presbytery, the school places Christian values at the centre of its ethos, integrating them throughout the curriculum and daily life. The school offers a broad and balanced programme of learning for children from Junior Infants to Sixth Class, with a strong emphasis on developing both academic skills and personal character. Modern information and communication technology (ICT) resources are embedded across subjects, supporting interactive and future‑focused teaching. In 2018 the school celebrated the opening of a new extension and the complete refurbishment of its original building, providing up‑to‑date classrooms, specialist areas and improved facilities for all pupils. These enhancements, together with a welcoming community atmosphere, enable the school to cater for a diverse range of traditions and cultures while maintaining its historic Christian foundation. The school’s commitment to a supportive, inclusive environment aims to prepare children for the challenges of the future while fostering a love of learning.
History
Dún Dealgan National School first opened its doors to pupils in 1893, sharing a historic site with the Dundalk Presbyterian Church. Over more than 125 years the school has continuously served the local community, welcoming children from many traditions and cultures. In 2018 a significant new extension was added and the original building was fully refurbished, modernising the facilities while preserving the school’s long‑standing heritage.
Applying to Dun Dealgan 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 Dun Dealgan 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 Dun Dealgan National School
How many pupils attend Dun Dealgan National School?
Dun Dealgan National School has 84 pupils enrolled, 43 girls and 41 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Dun Dealgan National School a DEIS school?
No. Dun Dealgan 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 Dun Dealgan National School?
Dun Dealgan National School has a Presbyterian ethos. It is a mixed primary school.