Castleblayney Convent Infants National School

Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan

197 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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Castleblayney Convent Infants National School is a primary school in Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan (Eircode A75 KC57). Veronica Trehy is the principal of Castleblayney Convent Infants National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
197
Boys and girls
Mixed · 117 boys, 80 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
16319W

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 Infants National School?
Castleblayney Convent Infants National School is a primary school in Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan (Eircode A75 KC57).
Who is the principal of Castleblayney Convent Infants National School?
Veronica Trehy is the principal of Castleblayney Convent Infants National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Castleblayney Convent Infants National School?
Castleblayney Convent Infants National School has 197 pupils: 117 boys and 80 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Castleblayney Convent Infants National School a mixed school?
Yes. Castleblayney Convent Infants National School takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Castleblayney Convent Infants National School?
Castleblayney Convent Infants 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 Infants National School teach through Irish?
No. Castleblayney Convent Infants National School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Castleblayney Convent Infants National School a DEIS school?
Yes. Castleblayney Convent Infants National School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Castleblayney Convent Infants National School's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Castleblayney Convent Infants National School's roll number, 16319W, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Castleblayney Convent Infants National School?
The closest is Castleblayney Convent 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 · Every school in Co. Monaghan

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Castleblayney Convent Infants National School compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Castleblayney Convent Infants National SchoolThis school 197 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Castleblayney Convent National SchoolCastleblayney 100 m 155 Girls Catholic No Yes
Gaelscoil LorganBaile na Lorgan 500 m 159 Mixed Inter-denominational Yes No
Scoil Mhuire BNSCastleblayney 600 m 183 Boys Catholic No Yes
Castleblayney Cent NSCastleblayney 1.7 km 10 Mixed Presbyterian No No
Monaghan Community Special SchoolCastleblayney about 2.9 km 18 Mixed Multi-denominational No No
Scoil Naomh PadraigCastleblayney 4.1 km 87 Mixed Catholic No Yes

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Contact

Laurel Hill
Castleblayney
Co. Monaghan
A75KC57

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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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