Scoil Diarmada

Castledermot, Co. Kildare

344 pupilsMixedCatholic

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Scoil Diarmada is a primary school in Castledermot, Co. Kildare (Eircode R14 FX46). Jennifer Murphy is the principal of Scoil Diarmada, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
344
Boys and girls
Mixed · 190 boys, 154 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
19786W

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 Diarmada?
Scoil Diarmada is a primary school in Castledermot, Co. Kildare (Eircode R14 FX46).
Who is the principal of Scoil Diarmada?
Jennifer Murphy is the principal of Scoil Diarmada, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Diarmada?
Scoil Diarmada has 344 pupils: 190 boys and 154 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Diarmada a mixed school?
Yes. Scoil Diarmada takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil Diarmada?
Scoil Diarmada has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Diarmada teach through Irish?
No. Scoil Diarmada teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil Diarmada a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Diarmada is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Scoil Diarmada's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Diarmada's roll number, 19786W, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Diarmada?
The closest is SN Naomh Lorcain. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: Every school in Co. Kildare

Closest schools

Scoil Diarmada compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Scoil DiarmadaThis school 344 Mixed Catholic No No
SN Naomh LorcainAthy 4.8 km 34 Mixed Catholic No No
SN Cill CaeAthy 5.1 km 49 Mixed Catholic No No
S N na Cloiche MoireRathvilly 6.2 km 20 Mixed Catholic No No
SN Colmcill NaofaAthy 6.8 km 129 Mixed Catholic No No
Ballyroe Central NSAthy 8.1 km 18 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Scoil Abbain CillinMaganey 8.6 km 99 Mixed Catholic No No

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Contact

Athy Road
Castledermot
Co. Kildare
R14FX46

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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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