Newtown Dunleckney Mixed
Muinebheag, Carlow
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 144 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 72 girls, 72 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 01215C the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Newtown Dunleckney National School is a co‑educational primary school situated in the village of Newtown, Muinebheag, County Carlow. The school serves children from Junior Infants through to Sixth Class, offering a full primary curriculum that aligns with the Irish National Curriculum. Emphasis is placed on creating a supportive learning environment where pupils develop academic skills alongside personal and social growth. The school promotes digital literacy and safe internet use, as reflected in its dedicated “Internet Safety” resources, and encourages active parental involvement through a Parents’ Association. The school provides a range of facilities and resources to support varied learning experiences, including a uniform policy that fosters a sense of community, and regular updates via its online calendar and news posts. Extracurricular and cultural activities are highlighted through frequent blog posts covering events such as Christmas celebrations, school closures, and seasonal projects. The school’s communication channels include a telephone line (059 972 7299) and an email address (newtowndunleckneyns@gmail.com), ensuring easy contact for families and the wider community.
Applying to Newtown Dunleckney Mixed
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 Newtown Dunleckney Mixed. 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 Newtown Dunleckney Mixed
How many pupils attend Newtown Dunleckney Mixed?
Newtown Dunleckney Mixed has 144 pupils enrolled, 72 girls and 72 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Newtown Dunleckney Mixed a DEIS school?
No. Newtown Dunleckney Mixed 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 Newtown Dunleckney Mixed?
Newtown Dunleckney Mixed has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.