St Marys Special Sch

Drumcar, Co. Louth

111 pupilsMixedCatholicSpecial

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St Marys Special Sch is a primary school in Drumcar, Co. Louth (Eircode A92 Y627). Kevin Toale is the principal of St Marys Special Sch, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
111
Boys and girls
Mixed · 77 boys, 34 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Special
Roll number
19214A

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Questions parents ask

Where is St Marys Special Sch?
St Marys Special Sch is a primary school in Drumcar, Co. Louth (Eircode A92 Y627).
Who is the principal of St Marys Special Sch?
Kevin Toale is the principal of St Marys Special Sch, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to St Marys Special Sch?
St Marys Special Sch has 111 pupils: 77 boys and 34 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is St Marys Special Sch a mixed school?
Yes. St Marys Special Sch takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of St Marys Special Sch?
St Marys Special Sch has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does St Marys Special Sch teach through Irish?
No. St Marys Special Sch teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is St Marys Special Sch a DEIS school?
No. St Marys Special Sch is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read St Marys Special Sch's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Marys Special Sch's roll number, 19214A, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near St Marys Special Sch?
The closest is SN Naomh Fhionain. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: Special schools in Co. Louth · Every school in Co. Louth

Closest schools

St Marys Special Sch compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
St Marys Special SchThis school 111 Mixed Catholic No No
SN Naomh FhionainDunleer 1.9 km 100 Mixed Catholic No No
SN Chill SarainCastlebellingham 2.7 km 161 Mixed Catholic No No
Scoil Bhride Mixed NSDunleer 3.9 km 202 Mixed Catholic No No
SN ColumcilleDrogheda 3.9 km 151 Mixed Catholic No No
SN San NioclasCastlebellingham 4.2 km 49 Mixed Catholic No No
Dromin NSDunleer 4.9 km 97 Mixed Catholic No No

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Contact

Drumcar
Co. Louth
A92Y627

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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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