Redeemer Boys School
Dundalk, Louth
Key facts
- DEIS
- Boys
- Pupils enrolled
- 169 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19246N the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Redeemer Boys’ National School is a co‑educational primary school situated in Ard Easmuinn, Dundalk, County Louth. The school provides a full Irish primary curriculum from Junior Infants through to Fourth Class, with dedicated class pages for each level. A strong emphasis is placed on literacy development through the “Write to Read” programme, and on the holistic wellbeing of pupils, including physical education, anti‑bullying initiatives and a focus on mental health. Extra‑curricular activities such as the LEGO League Club and occasional visits from professionals, for example an archaeologist, enrich the learning experience and encourage curiosity beyond the classroom. The school’s facilities support a modern, child‑centred approach to education. Classrooms are equipped for interactive learning, and the school promotes a safe, inclusive environment for all pupils. Communication with families is facilitated through an online enrolment form and regular updates via the school’s news feed and social media. The school’s mission and values are outlined in its publicly available brochure and virtual tour, reflecting a commitment to academic excellence, community involvement and the spiritual and moral development of its students.
Applying to Redeemer Boys 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 Redeemer Boys 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 Redeemer Boys School
How many pupils attend Redeemer Boys School?
Redeemer Boys School has 169 pupils enrolled. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Redeemer Boys School a DEIS school?
Yes. Redeemer Boys 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 Redeemer Boys School?
Redeemer Boys School has a Catholic ethos. It is a boys' primary school.