Doon Convent NS

Doon, Co. Limerick

116 pupilsMixedCatholic

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Doon Convent NS is a primary school in Doon, Co. Limerick (Eircode V94 CV48). Derek Walsh is the principal of Doon Convent NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
116
Boys and girls
Mixed · 28 boys, 88 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
14625T

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 Doon Convent NS?
Doon Convent NS is a primary school in Doon, Co. Limerick (Eircode V94 CV48).
Who is the principal of Doon Convent NS?
Derek Walsh is the principal of Doon Convent NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Doon Convent NS?
Doon Convent NS has 116 pupils: 28 boys and 88 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Doon Convent NS a mixed school?
Yes. Doon Convent NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Doon Convent NS?
Doon Convent NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Doon Convent NS teach through Irish?
No. Doon Convent NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Doon Convent NS a DEIS school?
No. Doon Convent NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Doon Convent NS's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Doon Convent NS's roll number, 14625T, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Doon Convent NS?
The closest is Scoil na mBraithre. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 2 schools in Doon · Every school in Co. Limerick

Closest schools

Doon Convent NS compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Doon Convent NSThis school 116 Mixed Catholic No No
Scoil na mBraithreDoon 400 m 56 Boys Catholic No Yes
Bilboa N SchoolCappaghmore 4.7 km 95 Mixed Catholic No No
S N na hAilleAn Mhóin Ard 5.7 km 128 Mixed Catholic No No
Cappawhite NSCappawhite 5.8 km 126 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Scoil ChaitríonaCappamore 6.6 km 82 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Oola National SchoolOola 8.0 km 67 Mixed Catholic No No

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Contact

Doon
Co. Limerick
V94CV48

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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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