Bay Estate N.S/ Scoil Mhuire Na Ngael
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Scoil Mhuire na nGael, Bay Estate, is a co‑educational primary school serving the Dundalk community. The school provides a broad, balanced curriculum complemented by a wide range of extra‑curricular programmes, including Gaelic games, soccer, basketball, hurling, camogie, quizzes, art competitions, choir and athletics. Specialist coaches and fee‑paying after‑school classes such as Irish dancing, Fit Kids, Homework Club and Creative Keyboards further enrich pupil experience and promote holistic development. The campus boasts modern facilities designed to support contemporary learning. There are 31 state‑of‑the‑art classrooms, two well‑equipped P.E. halls, a sensory room, and an attractive library. Outdoor provision includes separate junior and senior playgrounds, a playing field, a garden and an outdoor classroom, providing ample space for physical activity and experiential learning. The school operates a structured timetable with gates opening at 8.40 am, lessons commencing at 8.50 am, and staggered dismissal times for junior (1.30 pm) and senior (2.30 pm) pupils, ensuring a safe and organised environment.