Mullaghbouy National School
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About
Mullaghbuoy National School, situated in Riverstown, Dundalk, Co. Louth, provides primary education for children from Junior Infants to Sixth Class. The school operates with a close‑knit team of eight staff members who create a warm, inclusive atmosphere centred on the well‑being of each pupil. Emphasising a caring and nurturing environment, the school strives to ensure every child feels known, valued and encouraged to reach their full potential, both academically and personally. The school’s Catholic ethos is woven throughout daily life, guiding teaching, learning and interpersonal relationships. Core values of kindness, respect and responsibility are deliberately instilled, supporting the spiritual and moral development of the children alongside their academic progress. Strong partnerships with parents and the wider community are regarded as essential, fostering collaborative support that enhances the educational experience and reinforces the school’s role as a vibrant community hub.
History
Five acres of land were leased in Castletowncooley, locally known as “Rourkestown”, and a school building was ready by December 1842 to accommodate up to eighty boys and eighty girls. The first teacher was Thomas Levins, trained at Dromin National School, succeeding his father Peter Levins who had run a small cabin school nearby for about ten years. The original 1842 school, later repurposed as the O’Brien family home, was replaced in 1967 by the present Mullaghbuoy National School, situated further up the road nearer the chapel.