Redeemer Girls School
Dundalk, Louth
Key facts
- DEIS
- Girls
- Pupils enrolled
- 160 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 146 girls, 14 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19247P the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Redeemer Girls National School is a vibrant primary school situated in Ard Easmuinn, Dundalk, County Louth. It operates under DEIS (Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools) status, providing a supportive, inclusive environment for children from early years through to the end of primary education. The school runs a well‑established Early Start preschool programme for three‑ to five‑year‑olds, a Multiple Disabilities class that has been part of the community for over two decades, and, from September 2024, two Early Intervention Autism classes and two school‑age Autism classes, reflecting a strong commitment to special educational needs. The curriculum is enriched by a long‑standing musical tradition, with ensembles and the annual Séinn concert fostering creative expression and community spirit. Facilities include dedicated spaces for the Early Start and special‑needs classes, as well as areas for music, sport and outdoor play. The school’s ethos combines academic rigour with faith‑based values, preparing pupils for the sacraments of First Penance, Holy Communion and Confirmation while encouraging personal growth and social responsibility.
History
Redeemer Girls School was founded in 1965 under the Sisters of Mercy. Following the completion of the Church of the Holy Redeemer in 1969, a permanent school building was erected in Ard Easmuinn in 1971, and the school moved from Marion Park on 1 September 1971 with 275 pupils. Rapid growth soon required a physical expansion. The school has always worked closely with the parish, sharing in the sacraments and community events, and has been at the forefront of Irish educational innovation – establishing one of the first special classes attached to a mainstream school, one of only two Early Start preschool programmes in County Louth, and joining the DEIS initiative. A rich musical heritage, begun by Fr Mc Nally, continues today through the Music Generation programme and the Redeemer School Ensemble, with the annual Séinn concert highlighting the school’s cultural contribution.
Applying to Redeemer Girls 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 Girls 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 Girls School
How many pupils attend Redeemer Girls School?
Redeemer Girls School has 160 pupils enrolled, 146 girls and 14 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Redeemer Girls School a DEIS school?
Yes. Redeemer Girls 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 Girls School?
Redeemer Girls School has a Catholic ethos. It is a girls' primary school.