How many pupils go to Caisleain Nua Liamhna?

Caisleain Nua Liamhna has 626 pupils: 312 boys and 314 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Caisleain Nua Liamhna a mixed school?

Yes. Caisleain Nua Liamhna takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Caisleain Nua Liamhna?

Caisleain Nua Liamhna has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Caisleain Nua Liamhna teach through Irish?

No. Caisleain Nua Liamhna teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Caisleain Nua Liamhna a DEIS school?

No. Caisleain Nua Liamhna is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Caisleain Nua Liamhna's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Caisleain Nua Liamhna's roll number, 16461C, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Caisleain Nua Liamhna?

The closest is Holy Family National School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Caisleain Nua Liamhna

Newcastle, Co. Dublin

626 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Caisleain Nua Liamhna is a primary school in Newcastle, Co. Dublin (Eircode D22 A388). Jonathan Loftus is the principal of Caisleain Nua Liamhna, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 626
Boys and girls: Mixed · 312 boys, 314 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 16461C

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 Caisleain Nua Liamhna?: Caisleain Nua Liamhna is a primary school in Newcastle, Co. Dublin (Eircode D22 A388).
Who is the principal of Caisleain Nua Liamhna?: Jonathan Loftus is the principal of Caisleain Nua Liamhna, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Caisleain Nua Liamhna?: Caisleain Nua Liamhna has 626 pupils: 312 boys and 314 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Caisleain Nua Liamhna a mixed school?: Yes. Caisleain Nua Liamhna takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Caisleain Nua Liamhna?: Caisleain Nua Liamhna has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Caisleain Nua Liamhna teach through Irish?: No. Caisleain Nua Liamhna teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Caisleain Nua Liamhna a DEIS school?: No. Caisleain Nua Liamhna is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Caisleain Nua Liamhna's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Caisleain Nua Liamhna's roll number, 16461C, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Caisleain Nua Liamhna?: The closest is Holy Family National School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Caisleain Nua Liamhna compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Caisleain Nua LiamhnaThis school		626	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Holy Family National SchoolRathcoole	2.7 km	671	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil ChronainRáth Cúil	3.0 km	354	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Scoil Naomh PadraigCelbridge	4.1 km	374	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Naomh MhuireSaggart	4.5 km	666	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Citywest & Saggart Community National SchoolDublin 24	4.6 km	413	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
City West Educate Together National SchoolDublin 24	4.6 km	376	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No

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Contact

Main Street
Newcastle
Co. Dublin
D22A388

Principal: Jonathan Loftus on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 458 0114
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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