Faughart Community National School
Dundalk, Louth
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 102 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 50 girls, 52 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18391R the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Faughart Community National School is a multidenominational, co‑educational primary school under the patronage of the Louth and Meath Education and Training Board. It provides English‑medium education to around 90 pupils and offers on‑site pre‑school and after‑school services. The school embraces 21st‑century teaching practices, prioritising critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and technical literacy, with a strong emphasis on advanced computer skills across the curriculum. A distinctive feature is the “Goodness Me, Goodness You!” multi‑belief values curriculum, which explores identity, philosophy and multi‑denominational religious education through a multidisciplinary framework. The school’s ethos is built around the values of excellence in education, care, respect, equality and community. Its emblem reflects well‑being, creativity, community and respect, aligning with the broader ETB ethos. Situated at the foot of Faughart Hill in north County Louth, the campus benefits from a rich historical backdrop that enhances the learning environment. Modern facilities support a diverse range of co‑curricular and extra‑curricular activities, fostering a supportive and dynamic community for pupils to thrive.
History
The school was announced by the Minister for Education and Skills in July 2018 and officially opened its doors on Thursday 30 August 2018, becoming the first Community National School in County Louth. It occupies the site of the former Scoil Naisiunta Bhríghde, Faughart, and began with an initial enrolment of 16 pupils, growing to a vibrant community of around 90 students.
Applying to Faughart 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
View Faughart Community National School's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Faughart Community National 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 Faughart Community National School
How many pupils attend Faughart Community National School?
Faughart Community National School has 102 pupils enrolled, 50 girls and 52 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Faughart Community National School a DEIS school?
No. Faughart 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 Faughart Community National School?
Faughart Community National School has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed primary school.