How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Dhun Dealgan?

Gaelscoil Dhun Dealgan has 214 pupils: 100 boys and 114 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Gaelscoil Dhun Dealgan a mixed school?

Yes. Gaelscoil Dhun Dealgan takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Dhun Dealgan?

Gaelscoil Dhun Dealgan has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Gaelscoil Dhun Dealgan teach through Irish?

Yes. Gaelscoil Dhun Dealgan is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.

Is Gaelscoil Dhun Dealgan a DEIS school?

Yes. Gaelscoil Dhun Dealgan is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Gaelscoil Dhun Dealgan's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Dhun Dealgan's roll number, 19892V, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Dhun Dealgan?

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

Gaelscoil Dhun Dealgan

Dún Dealgan, Co. Louth

214 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-mediumDEIS

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At a glance

Gaelscoil Dhun Dealgan is a primary school in Dún Dealgan, Co. Louth (Eircode A91 D797). Edel Ní Ghealbháin is the principal of Gaelscoil Dhun Dealgan, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 214
Boys and girls: Mixed · 100 boys, 114 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19892V

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 Gaelscoil Dhun Dealgan?: Gaelscoil Dhun Dealgan is a primary school in Dún Dealgan, Co. Louth (Eircode A91 D797).
Who is the principal of Gaelscoil Dhun Dealgan?: Edel Ní Ghealbháin is the principal of Gaelscoil Dhun Dealgan, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Dhun Dealgan?: Gaelscoil Dhun Dealgan has 214 pupils: 100 boys and 114 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Gaelscoil Dhun Dealgan a mixed school?: Yes. Gaelscoil Dhun Dealgan takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Dhun Dealgan?: Gaelscoil Dhun Dealgan has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Gaelscoil Dhun Dealgan teach through Irish?: Yes. Gaelscoil Dhun Dealgan is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Gaelscoil Dhun Dealgan a DEIS school?: Yes. Gaelscoil Dhun Dealgan is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Gaelscoil Dhun Dealgan's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Dhun Dealgan's roll number, 19892V, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Dhun Dealgan?: The closest is St Josephs NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Gaelscoil Dhun Dealgan compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Gaelscoil Dhun DealganThis school		214	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
St Josephs NSDundalk	600 m	574	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil Mhuire na nGaelDundalk	900 m	624	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Dun Dealgan NSDundalk	2.0 km	84	Mixed	Presbyterian	No	No
Réalt na Mara SchoolDundalk	2.2 km	467	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN N Maolmhaodhagh CDundalk	2.3 km	233	Girls	Catholic	No	No
SN N Maolmhaodhagh NDundalk	2.3 km	220	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Muirtheimhne Mór
Dún Dealgan
Co. Lú
A91D797

Principal: Edel Ní Ghealbháin on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 042 933 9389
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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