Dunshaughlin Community National School
Meath
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 168 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 82 girls, 86 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20521Q the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Dunshaughlin Community National School is a multidenominational primary school operating under the patronage of the Louth and Meath Education and Training Board. Established in September 2020, the school currently occupies temporary accommodation on the grounds of the Dunshaughlin GAA, with plans to relocate to a permanent site as enrolment expands. The school’s ethos is child‑centred and publicly accountable, striving to deliver a high‑quality education that offers equal opportunities to every child in the local community. The curriculum is built around five cornerstones – Excellence in Education, Equality, Community Focus, Respect and Care – and is complemented by a broad programme of extra‑curricular activities that promote holistic development. An inclusive, progressive environment encourages pupils to develop confidence, self‑esteem and a positive attitude towards learning, while strong partnerships with parents and the wider community support the school’s mission to nurture each child’s full potential.
History
Dunshaughlin Community National School opened its doors in September 2020, initially welcoming a junior infant class in temporary accommodation within the Dunshaughlin GAA grounds. The school intends to admit a new junior infant cohort each year until it provides the full eight‑class level structure. A move to a permanent, purpose‑built site is envisaged in the coming years to accommodate the growing local population and to further develop its facilities.
Applying to Dunshaughlin Community 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 Dunshaughlin Community 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 Dunshaughlin Community National School
How many pupils attend Dunshaughlin Community National School?
Dunshaughlin Community National School has 168 pupils enrolled, 82 girls and 86 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Dunshaughlin Community National School a DEIS school?
No. Dunshaughlin Community 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 Dunshaughlin Community National School?
Dunshaughlin Community National School has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed primary school.