St. Louis Girls National School
Monaghan
Key facts
- DEIS
- Girls
- Pupils enrolled
- 202 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 00359V the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St. Louis Girls National School is a vibrant, inclusive Catholic primary school situated in the extensive grounds of St Louis Convent Park, Monaghan. The school serves roughly 210 pupils and a dedicated team of 22 staff members, offering a caring, happy and secure atmosphere that nurtures the intellectual, spiritual, physical, moral, social and cultural development of each child. A strong partnership between the Board of Management, parents and the wider community underpins a curriculum that promotes holistic learning, teamwork, empathy and a lifelong love of knowledge. The school benefits from exceptional natural facilities: mature woodlands, a biodiverse lake with a man‑made crannóg, walking tracks and immediate access to the Monaghan Town Greenway, all of which enhance outdoor and experiential learning. Within the classroom, high professional teaching standards are maintained, and a range of extra‑curricular activities, including sport, music and cultural events, support the full and harmonious development of pupils in a safe, supportive environment.
History
The St Louis Sisters first arrived in the area on 6 January 1859, with Sisters Genevieve, Clemence and Claire beginning teaching in Mill St., North Road and the Poor School in Latlurcan. From 1863 to 1876 a primary school operated in the convent grounds (Old Brewery). Between 1876 and 1974 the school moved to Lakeview, catering to both boys (up to 1st Class) and girls. An infants school was built in 1963, and in 1974 the present St Louis Girls National School was established on Park Road, continuing the Sisters’ educational legacy.
Applying to St. Louis Girls National 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 St. Louis Girls National 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 St. Louis Girls National School
How many pupils attend St. Louis Girls National School?
St. Louis Girls National School has 202 pupils enrolled. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St. Louis Girls National School a DEIS school?
Yes. St. Louis Girls National 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 St. Louis Girls National School?
St. Louis Girls National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a girls' primary school.