Holy Family School
Monkstown Farm, Dublin
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 149 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 75 girls, 74 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19840C the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Holy Family National School is a vibrant primary school situated in Dunedin Park, Monkstown Farm, Glenageary, Co. Dublin. The school prides itself on a caring, inclusive community where every child is valued and encouraged to thrive academically, socially and emotionally. Guided by a Catholic ethos yet open to pupils of all faiths and none, the school fosters a culture of kindness, respect and mutual support, creating a safe environment in which learners feel confident to be themselves and to develop meaningful friendships. The curriculum is delivered across Early Start, Junior and Senior Infants, and 1st to 3rd Class, with a strong emphasis on holistic development. Pupils benefit from a range of extracurricular activities such as garden clubs, sports and physical‑education programmes, and a successful girls’ soccer team that competes at county level. The school’s facilities include well‑equipped classrooms, a dedicated play area and garden space that support hands‑on learning and outdoor exploration, reinforcing the school’s commitment to learning, work and play in pleasant, harmonious surroundings.
History
Blessed Oliver Plunkett opened its doors on 3 October 1966 to serve the developing Mounttown/Fitzgerald Park area, originally operating as separate boys’ and girls’ schools. Following the canonisation of Oliver Plunkett in 1975 the school was renamed St Oliver Plunkett National School, at its peak accommodating close to 900 pupils across both sites. In 1984, declining numbers led to the amalgamation of the two schools into a single co‑educational institution, and the name was changed to Holy Family National School to reflect its affiliation with the parish of The Holy Family, Kill O’ The Grange.
Applying to Holy Family 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 Holy Family School's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Holy Family 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 Holy Family School
How many pupils attend Holy Family School?
Holy Family School has 149 pupils enrolled, 75 girls and 74 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Holy Family School a DEIS school?
Yes. Holy Family School 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.
What is the ethos of Holy Family School?
Holy Family School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.