How many pupils go to St Nicholas Monastery NS?

St Nicholas Monastery NS has 164 pupils: 164 boys, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is St Nicholas Monastery NS a mixed school?

No. St Nicholas Monastery NS is a boys' school.

What is the ethos of St Nicholas Monastery NS?

St Nicholas Monastery NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does St Nicholas Monastery NS teach through Irish?

No. St Nicholas Monastery NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is St Nicholas Monastery NS a DEIS school?

Yes. St Nicholas Monastery NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read St Nicholas Monastery NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Nicholas Monastery NS's roll number, 16469S, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near St Nicholas Monastery NS?

The closest is Castletown Rd Convent. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

St Nicholas Monastery NS

Dundalk, Co. Louth

164 pupilsBoysCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

St Nicholas Monastery NS is a primary school in Dundalk, Co. Louth (Eircode A91 X223). Katriona Cosgrove is the principal of St Nicholas Monastery NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 164
Boys and girls: Boys only · 164 boys
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 16469S

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 St Nicholas Monastery NS?: St Nicholas Monastery NS is a primary school in Dundalk, Co. Louth (Eircode A91 X223).
Who is the principal of St Nicholas Monastery NS?: Katriona Cosgrove is the principal of St Nicholas Monastery NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to St Nicholas Monastery NS?: St Nicholas Monastery NS has 164 pupils: 164 boys, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is St Nicholas Monastery NS a mixed school?: No. St Nicholas Monastery NS is a boys' school.
What is the ethos of St Nicholas Monastery NS?: St Nicholas Monastery NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does St Nicholas Monastery NS teach through Irish?: No. St Nicholas Monastery NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is St Nicholas Monastery NS a DEIS school?: Yes. St Nicholas Monastery NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read St Nicholas Monastery NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Nicholas Monastery NS's roll number, 16469S, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near St Nicholas Monastery NS?: The closest is Castletown Rd Convent. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

St Nicholas Monastery NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
St Nicholas Monastery NSThis school		164	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
Castletown Rd ConventDundalk	100 m	191	Girls	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	900 m	104	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Philip Street
Dundalk
Co Louth
A91X223

Principal: Katriona Cosgrove on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 042 933 4920
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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