ABACAS School

Drogheda, Co. Louth

31 pupilsMostly boysMulti-denominationalSpecial

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At a glance

ABACAS School is a primary school in Drogheda, Co. Louth (Eircode A92 TK52). Michelle Mc Hugh is the principal of ABACAS School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
31
Boys and girls
Mostly boys · 25 boys, 6 girls
Ethos
Multi-denominational
Language
English-medium
DEIS
No
Type
Special
Roll number
20374G

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is ABACAS School?
ABACAS School is a primary school in Drogheda, Co. Louth (Eircode A92 TK52).
Who is the principal of ABACAS School?
Michelle Mc Hugh is the principal of ABACAS School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to ABACAS School?
ABACAS School has 31 pupils: 25 boys and 6 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is ABACAS School a mixed school?
ABACAS School takes mostly boys.
What is the ethos of ABACAS School?
ABACAS School has a Multi-denominational ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does ABACAS School teach through Irish?
No. ABACAS School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is ABACAS School a DEIS school?
No. ABACAS School is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read ABACAS School's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by ABACAS School's roll number, 20374G, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near ABACAS School?
The closest is SN Ard Mhuire C. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 19 schools in Drogheda · Special schools in Co. Louth · Multi-denominational schools in Co. Louth · Every school in Co. Louth

Closest schools

ABACAS School compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
ABACAS SchoolThis school 31 Mostly boys Multi-denominational No No
SN Ard Mhuire CDrogheda 500 m 315 Mixed Catholic No Yes
SN Naomh PeadarDrogheda 800 m 92 Mixed Church of Ireland No No
St Marys Parish Primary SchoolDrogheda 900 m 967 Mixed Catholic No No
Scoil na mBraithre SnDrogheda 900 m 359 Mixed Catholic No Yes
SN AonghusaDroichead Atha 900 m 147 Mixed Catholic Yes No
Rathmullan NSDrogheda 1.3 km 373 Mixed Catholic No Yes

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Contact

Drogheda ABACAS Special School
Congress Avenue
Drogheda
Co. Louth
A92TK52

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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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