Ballyowen Meadows

Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin

53 pupilsMostly boysCatholicSpecial

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Ballyowen Meadows is a primary school in Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin (Eircode A96 H735). Thigam Padayachee is the principal of Ballyowen Meadows, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
53
Boys and girls
Mostly boys · 43 boys, 10 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Special
Roll number
19355S

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is Ballyowen Meadows?
Ballyowen Meadows is a primary school in Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin (Eircode A96 H735).
Who is the principal of Ballyowen Meadows?
Thigam Padayachee is the principal of Ballyowen Meadows, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Ballyowen Meadows?
Ballyowen Meadows has 53 pupils: 43 boys and 10 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Ballyowen Meadows a mixed school?
Ballyowen Meadows takes mostly boys.
What is the ethos of Ballyowen Meadows?
Ballyowen Meadows has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Ballyowen Meadows teach through Irish?
No. Ballyowen Meadows teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Ballyowen Meadows a DEIS school?
No. Ballyowen Meadows is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Ballyowen Meadows's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Ballyowen Meadows's roll number, 19355S, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Ballyowen Meadows?
The closest is St Columbanus National School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 9 schools in Dun Laoghaire · Special schools in Co. Dublin · Every school in Co. Dublin

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Ballyowen Meadows compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Ballyowen MeadowsThis school 53 Mostly boys Catholic No No
St Columbanus National SchoolDun Laoghaire 300 m 113 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Gaelscoil PhadraigBaile Breac 400 m 118 Mixed Catholic Yes Yes
Scoil Cholmcille Junior NSBallybrack 700 m 124 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Scoil Colmcille SeniorBallybrack 700 m 147 Mixed Catholic No Yes
St Johns NSBallybrack 800 m 165 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Rathmichael NSDublin 18 1.4 km 205 Mixed Church of Ireland No No

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Contact

Loughlinstown Drive
Dun Laoghaire
Co. Dublin
A96H735

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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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