How many pupils go to Castletown Rd Convent?

Castletown Rd Convent has 191 pupils: 191 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Castletown Rd Convent a mixed school?

No. Castletown Rd Convent is a girls' school.

What is the ethos of Castletown Rd Convent?

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

Does Castletown Rd Convent teach through Irish?

No. Castletown Rd Convent teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Castletown Rd Convent a DEIS school?

Yes. Castletown Rd Convent is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Castletown Rd Convent's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Castletown Rd Convent's roll number, 14651U, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Castletown Rd Convent?

The closest is St Nicholas Monastery NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Castletown Rd Convent

Dundalk, Co. Louth

191 pupilsGirlsCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Castletown Rd Convent is a primary school in Dundalk, Co. Louth (Eircode A91 P957). Lisa Murphy is the principal of Castletown Rd Convent, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 191
Boys and girls: Girls only · 191 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 14651U

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 Castletown Rd Convent?: Castletown Rd Convent is a primary school in Dundalk, Co. Louth (Eircode A91 P957).
Who is the principal of Castletown Rd Convent?: Lisa Murphy is the principal of Castletown Rd Convent, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Castletown Rd Convent?: Castletown Rd Convent has 191 pupils: 191 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Castletown Rd Convent a mixed school?: No. Castletown Rd Convent is a girls' school.
What is the ethos of Castletown Rd Convent?: Castletown Rd Convent has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Castletown Rd Convent teach through Irish?: No. Castletown Rd Convent teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Castletown Rd Convent a DEIS school?: Yes. Castletown Rd Convent is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Castletown Rd Convent's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Castletown Rd Convent's roll number, 14651U, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Castletown Rd Convent?: The closest is St Nicholas Monastery NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Castletown Rd Convent compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Castletown Rd ConventThis school		191	Girls	Catholic	No	Yes
St Nicholas Monastery NSDundalk	100 m	164	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
SN San NioclasDundalk	400 m	148	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	Yes
C.B.S. PrimaryDundalk	600 m	524	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN an Tslanaitheora CDundalk	800 m	160	Mostly girls	Catholic	No	Yes
SN an Tslanaitheora BDundalk	800 m	169	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
St Brighids Special SchDundalk	1.0 km	104	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Castletown Road
Dundalk
Co. Louth
A91P957

Principal: Lisa Murphy on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 042 933 4574
Email: [email protected]
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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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