Courtenay School

Newcastle West, Co. Limerick
Established in 1706

Courtenay School

Newcastle West, Co. Limerick
Established in 1706

Courtenay School

Newcastle West, Co. Limerick
Established in 1706

Courtenay School

Newcastle West, Co. Limerick
Established in 1706

Courtenay School

Newcastle West, Co. Limerick
Established in 1706

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 Speech and Language 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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School Calendar 2024 / 2025

School Re-opens

Wednesday 28th August 2024

October Mid-Term

28th Oct 2024 - 3rd Nov 2024

Christmas Holidays

Close 23rd Dec 2024 - Re-open 6th Jan 2025

St. Brigid's February Bank Holiday

Monday 3rd February 2025

February Mid-Term

Thursday 20th & Friday 21st February 2025

St. Patrick's Day Public Holiday

Monday 17th March 2025

Easter Holidays

Monday 14th April - Re-opens Monday 28th April 2025

May Bank Holiday

Monday 5th May 2025

June Bank Holiday

Monday 2nd June 2025

School closes for Summer Holidays

Friday 20th June 2025

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.

Learn More

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