Scoil Naomh Buithe
Dunleer, Louth
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 192 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 89 girls, 103 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18635T the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Naomh Buithe is a mixed primary school located approximately 10 km north of Drogheda, operating from a modern purpose‑built facility that opened in November 2016. The school currently educates 192 pupils across eight classes and is supported by a dedicated staff of 21. Its contemporary premises provide spacious classrooms, specialist learning areas and outdoor play spaces designed to foster a safe and stimulating environment for young learners. The ethos of Scoil Naomh Buithe is firmly child‑centred, placing teaching and learning at the heart of everyday school life. The curriculum is delivered as a broad and balanced programme that seeks to develop each child’s academic, social and personal skills within a caring and friendly community. Emphasis is placed on nurturing curiosity, encouraging creativity and supporting every pupil to reach their full potential. A strong focus on community involvement and holistic development underpins the school’s approach. Regular events, extracurricular activities and a supportive partnership with families aim to enrich the educational experience and promote a sense of belonging for all members of the school community.
Applying to Scoil Naomh Buithe
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 Naomh Buithe. 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 Naomh Buithe
How many pupils attend Scoil Naomh Buithe?
Scoil Naomh Buithe has 192 pupils enrolled, 89 girls and 103 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Naomh Buithe a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Naomh Buithe 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 Scoil Naomh Buithe?
Scoil Naomh Buithe has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.