Crannog Nua Special School

Portrane, Co. Dublin

5 pupilsMixedSpecial

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Crannog Nua Special School is a primary school in Portrane, Co. Dublin (Eircode K36 TY03). Linda Halpin is the principal of Crannog Nua Special School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
5
Boys and girls
Mixed · 3 boys, 2 girls
Ethos
Not known
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Special
Roll number
20136N

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is Crannog Nua Special School?
Crannog Nua Special School is a primary school in Portrane, Co. Dublin (Eircode K36 TY03).
Who is the principal of Crannog Nua Special School?
Linda Halpin is the principal of Crannog Nua Special School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Crannog Nua Special School?
Crannog Nua Special School has 5 pupils: 3 boys and 2 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Crannog Nua Special School a mixed school?
Yes. Crannog Nua Special School takes both boys and girls.
Does Crannog Nua Special School teach through Irish?
No. Crannog Nua Special School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Crannog Nua Special School a DEIS school?
No. Crannog Nua Special School is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Crannog Nua Special School's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Crannog Nua Special School's roll number, 20136N, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Crannog Nua Special School?
The closest is SN Peadar agus Pol N. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

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Crannog Nua Special School compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Crannog Nua Special SchoolThis school 5 Mixed Not known No No
SN Peadar agus Pol NBalbriggan 100 m 357 Mixed Catholic No No
St Molaga Senior NSBalbriggan 700 m 422 Mixed Catholic No No
St Georges NSBalbriggan 900 m 339 Mixed Church of Ireland No No
Balbriggan Educate Together NSBalbriggan 1.1 km 356 Mixed Multi-denominational No Yes
Scoil ChormaicBalbriggan 1.1 km 362 Mixed Multi-denominational No No
Gaelscoil Bhaile BriginBaile Brigín 1.3 km 306 Mixed Inter-denominational Yes No

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Crannóg Nua Special School
Portrane
Co. Dublin
K36TY03

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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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