Dalystown NS

Mullingar, Co. Westmeath

81 pupilsMixedCatholic

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Dalystown NS is a primary school in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath (Eircode N91 W207). Brendan Moore is the principal of Dalystown NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
81
Boys and girls
Mixed · 46 boys, 35 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
15307K

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is Dalystown NS?
Dalystown NS is a primary school in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath (Eircode N91 W207).
Who is the principal of Dalystown NS?
Brendan Moore is the principal of Dalystown NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Dalystown NS?
Dalystown NS has 81 pupils: 46 boys and 35 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Dalystown NS a mixed school?
Yes. Dalystown NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Dalystown NS?
Dalystown NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Dalystown NS teach through Irish?
No. Dalystown NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Dalystown NS a DEIS school?
No. Dalystown NS is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Dalystown NS's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Dalystown NS's roll number, 15307K, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Dalystown NS?
The closest is St. Anne's National School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 31 schools in Mullingar · Every school in Co. Westmeath

Closest schools

Dalystown NS compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Dalystown NSThis school 81 Mixed Catholic No No
St. Anne's National SchoolTyrellspass 5.2 km 176 Mixed Catholic No No
Scoil Chroi NaofaRochfortbridge 5.9 km 214 Mixed Catholic No No
Ballinagore Mixed NSKilbeggan 5.9 km 97 Mixed Catholic No No
Dysart NSMullingar 6.3 km 24 Mixed Catholic No No
St. Colmcille's NSMullingar 6.6 km 239 Mixed Catholic No No
Mhichil Naofa NSCastletown Geoghegan 7.3 km 81 Mixed Catholic No No

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Contact

Dalystown
Mullingar
Co. Westmeath
N91W207

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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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