Dunboyne Junior Primary School
Dunboyne, Meath
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 397 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 201 girls, 196 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20032B the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Dunboyne Junior Primary School is a co‑educational, Catholic‑ethos primary school situated at the heart of the Dunboyne community. It provides a well‑ordered, caring and secure environment where the intellectual, spiritual, physical, moral and cultural needs of pupils are identified and nurtured. While the school’s ethos is Catholic, it welcomes children of all faiths and none, promoting inclusivity and respect for diversity. The curriculum is delivered in a vibrant, child‑centred manner, with a strong emphasis on developing self‑esteem, responsibility and a love of learning. Gaelic is spoken throughout the day, reflecting the school’s commitment to preserving the Irish language as a living medium of communication. The school actively involves parents through regular contact, the Parents’ Association and a range of community‑focused activities. A broad programme of extracurricular events – from engineering week to green‑school initiatives – enriches the pupil experience and encourages holistic development. The school’s motto, *Mol an Óige* (“praise the young and they will flourish”), underpins its aim to be a centre of excellence for learning and teaching, fostering thoughtful, caring and responsible citizens.
Applying to Dunboyne Junior Primary 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
View Dunboyne Junior Primary School's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Dunboyne Junior Primary School. The school publishes its own calendar, linked above, and that is the authoritative source for its reopening date and discretionary closure days.
- 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 Dunboyne Junior Primary School
How many pupils attend Dunboyne Junior Primary School?
Dunboyne Junior Primary School has 397 pupils enrolled, 201 girls and 196 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Dunboyne Junior Primary School a DEIS school?
No. Dunboyne Junior Primary 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 Dunboyne Junior Primary School?
Dunboyne Junior Primary School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.