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 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.

School Calendar 2025 / 2026

School Re-opens
Tuesday 26th August 2025
October Mid-Term
27th Oct 2025 - 31st 2025
Christmas Holidays
Close 19 Dec 2025 - Re-open 5th Jan 2026
St. Brigid's February Bank Holiday
Monday 2nd February 2026
February Mid-Term
Thursday 19th & Friday 20 February 2026
St. Patrick's Day Public Holiday
Monday 17th March 2026
Easter Holidays
Monday 30th April - Re-opens Monday 13th April 2026
May Bank Holiday
Monday 4th May 2026
June Bank Holiday
Monday 1st June 2026
School closes for Summer Holidays
Friday 19th June 2026
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