How many pupils go to S N Tigh an Lubhair?

S N Tigh an Lubhair has 192 pupils: 103 boys and 89 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is S N Tigh an Lubhair a mixed school?

Yes. S N Tigh an Lubhair takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of S N Tigh an Lubhair?

S N Tigh an Lubhair has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does S N Tigh an Lubhair teach through Irish?

No. S N Tigh an Lubhair teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is S N Tigh an Lubhair a DEIS school?

No. S N Tigh an Lubhair is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read S N Tigh an Lubhair's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by S N Tigh an Lubhair's roll number, 18635T, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near S N Tigh an Lubhair?

The closest is Scoil Naomh Fainche. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

S N Tigh an Lubhair

Dunleer, Co. Louth

192 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

S N Tigh an Lubhair is a primary school in Dunleer, Co. Louth (Eircode A92 PD26). Jonathan Lyons is the principal of S N Tigh an Lubhair, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 192
Boys and girls: Mixed · 103 boys, 89 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 18635T

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 S N Tigh an Lubhair?: S N Tigh an Lubhair is a primary school in Dunleer, Co. Louth (Eircode A92 PD26).
Who is the principal of S N Tigh an Lubhair?: Jonathan Lyons is the principal of S N Tigh an Lubhair, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to S N Tigh an Lubhair?: S N Tigh an Lubhair has 192 pupils: 103 boys and 89 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is S N Tigh an Lubhair a mixed school?: Yes. S N Tigh an Lubhair takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of S N Tigh an Lubhair?: S N Tigh an Lubhair has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does S N Tigh an Lubhair teach through Irish?: No. S N Tigh an Lubhair teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is S N Tigh an Lubhair a DEIS school?: No. S N Tigh an Lubhair is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read S N Tigh an Lubhair's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by S N Tigh an Lubhair's roll number, 18635T, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near S N Tigh an Lubhair?: The closest is Scoil Naomh Fainche. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

S N Tigh an Lubhair compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
S N Tigh an LubhairThis school		192	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Naomh FaincheCollon	4.6 km	190	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN PadraigDrogheda	4.6 km	172	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Bhride Mixed NSDunleer	4.6 km	202	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Chaoimhin NaofaDunleer	4.9 km	148	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Brigid's and St Patrick's National SchoolDrogheda	about 5.4 km	575	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Tulach AluinnTullyallen	6.1 km	411	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Dunleer
Co. Louth
A92PD26

Principal: Jonathan Lyons on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 041 685 1503
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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