Dun Dealgan NS

Dundalk, Co. Louth

84 pupilsMixedPresbyterian

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Dun Dealgan NS is a primary school in Dundalk, Co. Louth (Eircode A91 PH27). Deborah Larkin is the principal of Dun Dealgan NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
84
Boys and girls
Mixed · 41 boys, 43 girls
Ethos
Presbyterian
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
14069P

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 Dun Dealgan NS?
Dun Dealgan NS is a primary school in Dundalk, Co. Louth (Eircode A91 PH27).
Who is the principal of Dun Dealgan NS?
Deborah Larkin is the principal of Dun Dealgan NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Dun Dealgan NS?
Dun Dealgan NS has 84 pupils: 41 boys and 43 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Dun Dealgan NS a mixed school?
Yes. Dun Dealgan NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Dun Dealgan NS?
Dun Dealgan NS has a Presbyterian ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Dun Dealgan NS teach through Irish?
No. Dun Dealgan NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Dun Dealgan NS a DEIS school?
No. Dun Dealgan NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Dun Dealgan NS's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Dun Dealgan NS's roll number, 14069P, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Dun Dealgan NS?
The closest is C.B.S. Primary. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 29 schools in Dundalk · Every school in Co. Louth

Closest schools

Dun Dealgan NS compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Dun Dealgan NSThis school 84 Mixed Presbyterian No No
C.B.S. PrimaryDundalk 400 m 524 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Réalt na Mara SchoolDundalk 400 m 467 Mixed Catholic No No
SN San NioclasDundalk 700 m 148 Mixed Church of Ireland No Yes
SN N Maolmhaodhagh NDundalk 900 m 220 Mixed Catholic No No
SN N Maolmhaodhagh CDundalk 900 m 233 Girls Catholic No No
SN N Maolmhaodhagh BDundalk 900 m 246 Boys Catholic No No

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Contact

Jocelyn Street
Dundalk
Co. Louth
A91PH27

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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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