Scoil Náisiúnta Eoin Baiste
Castletown, Louth
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 164 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 76 girls, 88 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20163Q the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Náisiúnta Eoin Baiste is a primary school situated on Castletown Road, Fatima Court, Dundalk, Co. Louth. The school’s motto, *Is Féidir Linn, le Chéile!* (“We can do it together”), reflects a community‑focused ethos that underpins its teaching and learning. The website highlights a vibrant programme of activities, with regular updates on classroom projects, concerts and school events, demonstrating a commitment to providing a stimulating and supportive environment for pupils from Junior Infants onward. The school places a strong emphasis on communication with families, offering dedicated sections for news, class information, parental resources and enrolment details. Facilities are presented as modern and well‑maintained, supporting a range of curricular and extracurricular pursuits. Seasonal notices, such as the mid‑term break closure, are clearly displayed, ensuring that parents and guardians are kept informed of the school calendar.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Eoin Baiste
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 Scoil Náisiúnta Eoin Baiste. 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 Scoil Náisiúnta Eoin Baiste
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Eoin Baiste?
Scoil Náisiúnta Eoin Baiste has 164 pupils enrolled, 76 girls and 88 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Eoin Baiste a DEIS school?
Yes. Scoil Náisiúnta Eoin Baiste 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 Scoil Náisiúnta Eoin Baiste?
Scoil Náisiúnta Eoin Baiste has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.