How many pupils go to Doohamlet NS?

Doohamlet NS has 134 pupils: 81 boys and 53 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Doohamlet NS a mixed school?

Yes. Doohamlet NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Doohamlet NS?

Doohamlet NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Doohamlet NS teach through Irish?

No. Doohamlet NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Doohamlet NS a DEIS school?

No. Doohamlet NS is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Doohamlet NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Doohamlet NS's roll number, 06117E, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Doohamlet NS?

The closest is Monaghan Community Special School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Doohamlet NS

Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan

134 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Doohamlet NS is a primary school in Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan (Eircode A75 YV07). Fiona Gallagher is the principal of Doohamlet NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 134
Boys and girls: Mixed · 81 boys, 53 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 06117E

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is Doohamlet NS?: Doohamlet NS is a primary school in Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan (Eircode A75 YV07).
Who is the principal of Doohamlet NS?: Fiona Gallagher is the principal of Doohamlet NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Doohamlet NS?: Doohamlet NS has 134 pupils: 81 boys and 53 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Doohamlet NS a mixed school?: Yes. Doohamlet NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Doohamlet NS?: Doohamlet NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Doohamlet NS teach through Irish?: No. Doohamlet NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Doohamlet NS a DEIS school?: No. Doohamlet NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Doohamlet NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Doohamlet NS's roll number, 06117E, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Doohamlet NS?: The closest is Monaghan Community Special School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Doohamlet NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Doohamlet NSThis school		134	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Monaghan Community Special SchoolCastleblayney	about 3.7 km	18	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
Ballybay Central NSBallybay	4.4 km	66	Mixed	Presbyterian	No	Yes
Scoil ÉannaBallybay	4.5 km	228	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Annyalla National SchoolAnnyalla	4.5 km	195	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Gaelscoil LorganBaile na Lorgan	5.7 km	159	Mixed	Inter-denominational	Yes	No
Naomh Oliver PlunkettLoughmourne	5.7 km	255	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Doohamlet
Castleblayney
Co. Monaghan
A75YV07

Principal: Fiona Gallagher on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 042 974 1498
Email: [email protected]
Website: doohamletns.com
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Next school holidays

In 8 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 9 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
In 18 weeksFebruary mid-term breakThu, 18 February to Fri 19 February 2027

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