How many pupils go to Réalt na Mara School?

Réalt na Mara School has 467 pupils: 253 boys and 214 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Réalt na Mara School a mixed school?

Yes. Réalt na Mara School takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Réalt na Mara School?

Réalt na Mara School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Réalt na Mara School teach through Irish?

No. Réalt na Mara School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Réalt na Mara School a DEIS school?

No. Réalt na Mara School is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Réalt na Mara School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Réalt na Mara School's roll number, 20339E, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Réalt na Mara School?

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

Réalt na Mara School

Dundalk, Co. Louth

467 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Réalt na Mara School is a primary school in Dundalk, Co. Louth (Eircode A91 TD3H). Phil McCaul is the principal of Réalt na Mara School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 467
Boys and girls: Mixed · 253 boys, 214 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20339E

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 Réalt na Mara School?: Réalt na Mara School is a primary school in Dundalk, Co. Louth (Eircode A91 TD3H).
Who is the principal of Réalt na Mara School?: Phil McCaul is the principal of Réalt na Mara School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Réalt na Mara School?: Réalt na Mara School has 467 pupils: 253 boys and 214 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Réalt na Mara School a mixed school?: Yes. Réalt na Mara School takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Réalt na Mara School?: Réalt na Mara School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Réalt na Mara School teach through Irish?: No. Réalt na Mara School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Réalt na Mara School a DEIS school?: No. Réalt na Mara School is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Réalt na Mara School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Réalt na Mara School's roll number, 20339E, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Réalt na Mara School?: The closest is Dun Dealgan NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Réalt na Mara School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Réalt na Mara SchoolThis school		467	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Dun Dealgan NSDundalk	400 m	84	Mixed	Presbyterian	No	No
C.B.S. PrimaryDundalk	600 m	524	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN San NioclasDundalk	700 m	148	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	Yes
St Nicholas Monastery NSDundalk	1.0 km	164	Boys	Catholic	No	Yes
Castletown Rd ConventDundalk	1.0 km	191	Girls	Catholic	No	Yes
SN N Maolmhaodhagh CDundalk	1.3 km	233	Girls	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Mill Street
Dundalk
Co. Louth
A91TD3H

Principal: Phil McCaul on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 042 932 7230
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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