Welcome to Courtenay School
Courtenay National School is located in the heart of Newcastle West town, adjacent to the county library and at the beginning of the Limerick Greenway.
As an Urban DEIS Band 1 school, Courtenay National School offers education from Junior Infants through to Sixth Class.
At Courtenay National School, pupils learn in a safe, happy and inclusive environment where diversity and equality is valued.
The school has five special classes, including three Autism Classes, a Specific Speech and Language Disorder Class and a Mild General Learning Difficulty Class.
Courtenay School
Our History
The Courtenay Boy’s School owes it’s name and origins to Sir William Courtenay, the Earl of Devon who established the school in 1706. The original school was built in a laneway between Maiden Street and the river Arra but in 1826 a three roomed dressed limestone building was built on the present school site. In the mid 1950’s a new five roomed building replaced the original structure, and in 1976 further expansion was necessary and another new wing was added.
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Courtenay School
Our History
The Courtenay Boy’s School owes it’s name and origins to Sir William Courtenay, the Earl of Devon who established the school in 1706. The original school was built in a laneway between Maiden Street and the river Arra but in 1826 a three roomed dressed limestone building was built on the present school site. In the mid 1950’s a new five roomed building replaced the original structure, and in 1976 further expansion was necessary and another new wing was added.
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Contact Us
Address:
Courtenay School,
Gortboy,
Newcastle West,
Co. Limerick,
V42 X343
Telephone:
(069) 62638
Email:
info@courtenayschool.ie
School Hours:
Mon – Fri: 8:20am – 2:10pm