How many pupils go to Ardee Monastery?

Ardee Monastery has 244 pupils: 208 boys and 36 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Ardee Monastery a mixed school?

Ardee Monastery takes mostly boys.

What is the ethos of Ardee Monastery?

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

Does Ardee Monastery teach through Irish?

No. Ardee Monastery teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Ardee Monastery a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read Ardee Monastery's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Ardee Monastery's roll number, 17124M, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Ardee Monastery?

The closest is S N Mhuire na Trocaire. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Ardee Monastery

Ardee, Co. Louth

244 pupilsMostly boysCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Ardee Monastery is a primary school in Ardee, Co. Louth (Eircode A92 X788). Regina O'Malley is the principal of Ardee Monastery, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 244
Boys and girls: Mostly boys · 208 boys, 36 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 17124M

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 Ardee Monastery?: Ardee Monastery is a primary school in Ardee, Co. Louth (Eircode A92 X788).
Who is the principal of Ardee Monastery?: Regina O'Malley is the principal of Ardee Monastery, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Ardee Monastery?: Ardee Monastery has 244 pupils: 208 boys and 36 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Ardee Monastery a mixed school?: Ardee Monastery takes mostly boys.
What is the ethos of Ardee Monastery?: Ardee Monastery has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Ardee Monastery teach through Irish?: No. Ardee Monastery teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Ardee Monastery a DEIS school?: Yes. Ardee Monastery is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Ardee Monastery's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Ardee Monastery's roll number, 17124M, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Ardee Monastery?: The closest is S N Mhuire na Trocaire. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Ardee Monastery compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Ardee MonasteryThis school		244	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	Yes
S N Mhuire na TrocaireArdee	300 m	339	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Ardee Educate Together NSArdee	1.2 km	177	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	Yes
Ballapousta NSArdee	3.6 km	186	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Chaoimhin NaofaDunleer	5.5 km	148	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Newtown NSArdee	5.8 km	60	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Dromin NSDunleer	6.2 km	97	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Drogheda Road
Ardee
Co. Louth
A92X788

Principal: Regina O'Malley on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 041 685 3641
Email: [email protected]
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Next school holidays

In 9 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 10 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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