Dun Laoghaire ETNS
Dublin
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 177 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 91 girls, 86 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20503O the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Dún Laoghaire Educate Together (ETNS) is an equality‑based, co‑educational primary school that welcomes children and families from all social, cultural, gender, racial and religious backgrounds. The school’s ethos centres on belonging, respect and inclusion, creating a supportive environment where every pupil feels valued and able to thrive. Learning is delivered through a holistic, play‑based curriculum that balances academic rigour with creativity, the arts, nature and self‑expression, encouraging children to develop confidence, curiosity and a love of learning. Well‑being is a core priority, with a wide range of programmes that promote social and emotional literacy. Initiatives such as Neurodiversity fortnight, Restorative Practice, Forest School, Intercultural Week, ukulele lessons and a vibrant Student Council enrich the curriculum and foster a sense of community. Parents are actively encouraged to partner with the school, contributing to daily life and ensuring that family voices are heard in decision‑making. The school is currently operating from the campus of The Red Door School in Monkstown while its permanent premises are under construction on the former fire‑station site at Bentley Villas, Dún Laoghaire. The new building will house sixteen classrooms, including two specialist rooms for children with additional needs, providing modern, flexible spaces designed to support the school’s inclusive and innovative educational approach.
Applying to Dun Laoghaire ETNS
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 Dun Laoghaire ETNS. 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 Laoghaire ETNS
How many pupils attend Dun Laoghaire ETNS?
Dun Laoghaire ETNS has 177 pupils enrolled, 91 girls and 86 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Dun Laoghaire ETNS a DEIS school?
No. Dun Laoghaire ETNS 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 Laoghaire ETNS?
Dun Laoghaire ETNS has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed primary school.