Gaelscoil Dhun Dealgan
Dún Dealgan, Louth
Key facts
- DEIS
- Irish-medium
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 214 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 114 girls, 100 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- All subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19892V the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Gaelscoil Dhún Dealgan is a Irish‑medium primary school situated in Muirtheimhne Mór, Dún Dealgan, County Louth. The school delivers the national curriculum through the medium of Irish, fostering bilingual proficiency and a strong cultural identity. Learning is centred on active participation, with regular opportunities for pupils to showcase their work and engage in a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports and community events. The school’s ethos emphasises inclusivity and the holistic development of each child, encouraging curiosity, creativity and collaborative problem‑solving. The school benefits from modern digital infrastructure, having been equipped with high‑speed broadband under the Department of Education’s School Broadband Programme, part of the Irish National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP). In 2021 the school received EU‑funded grant funding to purchase Chromebooks, supporting initiatives that bridge the digital divide and assist learners at risk of educational disadvantage. These resources enable the integration of technology across the curriculum, enhancing interactive learning and preparing pupils for a digitally connected world. Gaelscoil Dhún Dealgan maintains a vibrant school community, with a regularly updated calendar of events, news items and resources for parents. The website provides easy access to information on school policies, staff, green initiatives and parent‑teacher collaboration, reflecting the school’s commitment to transparency and partnership with families.
Applying to Gaelscoil Dhun Dealgan
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 Gaelscoil Dhun Dealgan. 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 Gaelscoil Dhun Dealgan
How many pupils attend Gaelscoil Dhun Dealgan?
Gaelscoil Dhun Dealgan has 214 pupils enrolled, 114 girls and 100 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Gaelscoil Dhun Dealgan a DEIS school?
Yes. Gaelscoil Dhun Dealgan is part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme called Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools. DEIS schools serve communities at risk of educational disadvantage and receive additional supports, which can include smaller classes, extra teaching posts and funding for books and meals.
Does Gaelscoil Dhun Dealgan teach through Irish?
Yes. Gaelscoil Dhun Dealgan teaches all subjects through Irish.