Castleblayney Convent National School

Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan

155 pupilsGirlsCatholicDEIS

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Castleblayney Convent National School is a primary school in Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan (Eircode A75 XT66). Paula Coleman is the principal of Castleblayney Convent National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
155
Boys and girls
Girls only · 155 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
16202B

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 Castleblayney Convent National School?
Castleblayney Convent National School is a primary school in Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan (Eircode A75 XT66).
Who is the principal of Castleblayney Convent National School?
Paula Coleman is the principal of Castleblayney Convent National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Castleblayney Convent National School?
Castleblayney Convent National School has 155 pupils: 155 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Castleblayney Convent National School a mixed school?
No. Castleblayney Convent National School is a girls' school.
What is the ethos of Castleblayney Convent National School?
Castleblayney Convent National School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Castleblayney Convent National School teach through Irish?
No. Castleblayney Convent National School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Castleblayney Convent National School a DEIS school?
Yes. Castleblayney Convent National School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Castleblayney Convent National School's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Castleblayney Convent National School's roll number, 16202B, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Castleblayney Convent National School?
The closest is Castleblayney Convent Infants National School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 10 schools in Castleblayney · DEIS primary schools in Co. Monaghan · Girls' primary schools in Co. Monaghan · Every school in Co. Monaghan

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Castleblayney Convent National School compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Castleblayney Convent National SchoolThis school 155 Girls Catholic No Yes
Castleblayney Convent Infants National SchoolCastleblayney 100 m 197 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Scoil Mhuire BNSCastleblayney 600 m 183 Boys Catholic No Yes
Gaelscoil LorganBaile na Lorgan 600 m 159 Mixed Inter-denominational Yes No
Castleblayney Cent NSCastleblayney 1.8 km 10 Mixed Presbyterian No No
Monaghan Community Special SchoolCastleblayney about 2.8 km 18 Mixed Multi-denominational No No
Scoil Naomh PadraigCastleblayney 4.2 km 87 Mixed Catholic No Yes

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Contact

Laurel Hill
Castleblayney
Co. Monaghan
A75XT66

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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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