Primary Schools

C.B. S. Primary School, (Scoil na mBráithre)

Chapel Street

The C.B.S. (Christian Brothers School) has been part of Dundalk life since 1868 when, the school was first established in Chapel Street.

The present Primary School opened in 1948. Originally an all-boys school, it became co-educational in 1986. Today this thriving town-centre establishment has an enrolment of 350 boys and girls.

Christian Brothers taught in the school until the early 1980sw. Today there are 20 teachers as well as auxiliary staff and SNAs.

This is a Catholic which strives to develop and inclusive, welcoming ethos.

The school has a long tradition in all sports, particularly Gaelic Games. In recent years CBS has enjoyed great success in the environmental field and has won three Green Flags. Music and Drama also play important parts in the life of the pupils and teachers. Tá traidisiún láidir Gaeilge i Scoil na mBráitre freisin.

Principal:  Mr. Michael Lambert

Deputy Principal: Tomás Ó Cuinn

Chaplain: Fr. Michael Sheehan

Phone: 042-9335364

Fax: 042- 9335364

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Réalt na Mara Junior School

The School was built and opened in October 1954. This followed the closure of the old Convent School which was situated at the top end of Mill Street. The old school was founded by the Sisters  of Mercy who came to Dundalk in 1847. This school for girls was built in 1853 and demolished in 1970.

    When Réalt na Mara opened, boys and girls were enrolled. The boys stayed until First Class when they made their First Holy Communion. There was also a private primary school attached to the St. Vincents Secondary School in Seatown Place. This was amalgamated with the Réalt na Mara Junior which comprises Infants to Fourth Class and Réalt na Mara Senior which comprises Fifth and Sixth Class.

Mission Statement

While Réalt na Mara Junior School  is a school with a catholic ethos, it also has due recognition for all other religions.

 Réalt na Mara Junior School will strive to support, both individually and collectively,the professional and personal development of teachers through staff development programmes.

 Réalt na Mara Junior School will encourage the involvement of parents through home/school contacts.

 Réalt na Mara Junior School  will endeavour to enhance the self- esteem of everyone in the school community, to imbue in the pupils  respect for people and property, and to encourage in them the idea of being responsible.

 Réalt na Mara Junior School will promote gender equality amongst the teachers and pupils.

Déanfaimid iarracht Gaeilge a labhairt.

Principal: Sr. Leonie Marron

Deputy Principal: Mrs Conlon

Chaplain: Fr. Séamus Dobbin

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Réalt na Mara Senior School

Réalt na Mara Senior School is a Catholic School under the patronage of the Bishop of Armagh, Cardinal Seán Brady. We cater for 5th and 6th class. Our mission is the provision of primary education of the highest quality for all pupils in a happy, safe, Christian environment. While we value high academic achievement, the social, personal and moral development of our puipils is of primary importance. Our School cherishes the educational, cultural and religious traditions of our society. There are four main stream teachers and a teacher for children with special needs currently employed in our school.

Principal: Máire Bn Uí Oisín

Deputy Principal: Síle Bn Uí Chiaráin

Chaplain: Fr. John Anih

In 1999 the school was invited by the Department of Education and Science to engage in a challenging new sevelopment - the setting up of a Centre for Autism within our mainsteam school.

 After some reflection, the Mercy Sisters decided to embrace the challenge whole-heartedly and the Autism Class is now a vibrant hive of activity. in November 2005, Minister Dermot Ahern officially launched the Centre. the Centre enjoys an active partnership with the Louth Disability team for Services to Children with Autism. The staff assigned to the class consist of two teachers and Special Needs Assistants.

"Mol and Óige agus tiocfaidh sí"

Our code of Behavious seeks to develop pupils self-esteem and promote positive behviour through praise, encouraement and reward.

Our School motto is: "To be the best you can".

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Castletown Girls School

Castletown Girls' School is an all-girls school situated on the Castletown Road, with a history spanning over three centuries. We also have a long and proud association with the Sisters of Mercy.

Currently, our school the school has 220 pupils, 19 teachers, a  caretaker and secretary Imelda. They also have a great Parents and Friends Association. The staff and pupils of the school say Castletown Girls school is a brilliant place to learn, work and have fun.

Principal: Mrs Philomena Quigley

Deputy Principal:

Chaplain: Fr. Gerry Campbell

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