How many pupils go to Scoil Mhuire na nGael?

Scoil Mhuire na nGael has 624 pupils: 331 boys and 293 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil Mhuire na nGael a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil Mhuire na nGael takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Scoil Mhuire na nGael?

Scoil Mhuire na nGael has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Scoil Mhuire na nGael teach through Irish?

No. Scoil Mhuire na nGael teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Scoil Mhuire na nGael a DEIS school?

No. Scoil Mhuire na nGael is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Scoil Mhuire na nGael's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Mhuire na nGael's roll number, 19598V, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil Mhuire na nGael?

The closest is St Josephs NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Scoil Mhuire na nGael

Dundalk, Co. Louth

624 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Scoil Mhuire na nGael is a primary school in Dundalk, Co. Louth (Eircode A91 C953). Lisa Jones is the principal of Scoil Mhuire na nGael, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 624
Boys and girls: Mixed · 331 boys, 293 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19598V

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 Scoil Mhuire na nGael?: Scoil Mhuire na nGael is a primary school in Dundalk, Co. Louth (Eircode A91 C953).
Who is the principal of Scoil Mhuire na nGael?: Lisa Jones is the principal of Scoil Mhuire na nGael, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Mhuire na nGael?: Scoil Mhuire na nGael has 624 pupils: 331 boys and 293 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Mhuire na nGael a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil Mhuire na nGael takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil Mhuire na nGael?: Scoil Mhuire na nGael has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Mhuire na nGael teach through Irish?: No. Scoil Mhuire na nGael teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil Mhuire na nGael a DEIS school?: No. Scoil Mhuire na nGael is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Scoil Mhuire na nGael's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Mhuire na nGael's roll number, 19598V, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Mhuire na nGael?: The closest is St Josephs NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil Mhuire na nGael compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil Mhuire na nGaelThis school		624	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Josephs NSDundalk	900 m	574	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Gaelscoil Dhun DealganDún Dealgan	900 m	214	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
Réalt na Mara SchoolDundalk	1.7 km	467	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Dun Dealgan NSDundalk	1.7 km	84	Mixed	Presbyterian	No	No
C.B.S. PrimaryDundalk	2.1 km	524	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN N Maolmhaodhagh BDundalk	2.3 km	246	Boys	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Willowdale
Bay Estate
Dundalk
A91C953

Principal: Lisa Jones on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 042 933 6158
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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