Dundalk Grammar School

Louth, Ireland

  • Day & Boarding

  • 1739

  • € N/A-N/A

    • British

School History & Details

The Dundalk Grammar School (DGS) is a mixed interdenominational school in Dundalk, County Louth, Ireland, that provides education for students aged 4 to 18, from primary through to secondary education. The school was founded in 1739 as a Charter School by the Incorporated Society for Promoting Protestant Schools in Ireland. It is one of the oldest schools in Ireland and presently has 600 pupils, including about 100 boarding students, drawn from Ireland and overseas.

The school is situated on a 10-acre campus with Georgian buildings, mature trees, sprawling lawns and picturesque gardens. It takes a comprehensive approach to education, emphasizing the development of students in academic, sporting, social, and spiritual realms.

DGS offers a wide range of subjects, including English, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, Languages, Art, Music, and PE. The school also has a strong focus on extracurricular activities, with a wide range of clubs and societies to choose from, including sports teams, music groups, and drama clubs.

DGS is a well-respected school with a strong academic record. The school's alumni include many successful people in a variety of fields, including business, law, medicine, and the arts.

If you are looking for a school that will provide your child with a well-rounded education in a supportive and caring environment, then Dundalk Grammar School is the perfect choice for you etc.

    School Values

  • Honesty
  • Compassion
  • Tolerance
  • Creativity
  • Spirituality
School Achievements

Achievements

The Dundalk Grammar School (DGS) in Louth, Ireland has had several academic achievements, including:- 1. In 2018, more than half of DGS students got their first choice course on the CAO, UCAS, and EUNICAS systems. 2. In 2021, the Leaving Certificate Class of 2021 achieved some of the best results ever for a Leaving Certificate cohort, despite the impact of COVID-19. 3. In 2024, Emilie and Nick (TY) won first place in the John Hooper Medal for Statistics competition, and Corentin and Kian (6th Yr & TY) received an Order of Merit award. The school has a commitment to academic excellence. On average, 97% of Leaving Certificate school leavers from DGS go on to third level education in the Republic of Ireland, the United Kingdom, or elsewhere. In 2023, Feidhelm Matthews, a first-year student, placed second nationally in the first-year category of the Maths Week Olympiad. In January 2024, DGS students Nick Kuzmin, Mickey Chung, Eoin Larkin, and Reyna Simpson won the north-east regional round of the Junior Problem Solver competition, hosted by the Irish Applied Maths Teachers Association. The school also holds an annual awards ceremony to recognize and reward excellence in academic study, music, sport, and community achievements etc.
School Achievements

Non-Academic Achievements

The Dundalk Grammar School (DGS) in Louth, Ireland recognizes achievements in music, sport, and community at its annual awards ceremony. Some of the school's recent non-academic achievements include:- 1. North East regional IAMTA Junior problem Solver: Nick Kuzmin, Mickey Chung, Eoin Larkin, and Reyna Simpson won the quiz hosted at the school. 2. DGS Orchestra: Performed in National Concert Hall. etc & other non-academic achievements if any.
Notable Alumni

Notable Alumni

Some notable alumni of Dundalk Grammar School in Louth, Ireland include:- 1. Richard Best: Politician and Attorney General (NI). 2. Sir William Henry Thompson: Physician. 3. Sir Gordon Morgan Holmes: Neurologist. 4. Canon Rev David Henry Hall: Church of Ireland clergyman and public housing reformer. 5. Leslie Alexander Montgomery: Author who writes under the pseudonym Lynn C.. 6. Lieutenant James Samuel Emerson VC.: Awarded the Victoria Cross for action in France in 1917. 7. Lieutenant William David Kenny VC.: Awarded the Victoria Cross for action in India in 1920. 8. Humphrey James: Awarded the Victoria Cross as Private Frederick Whirlpool VC. for action in India in 1858. 9. Colin O'Donoghue: Actor. 10. Ian Clarke: Computer scientist. 11. John McGahon: Fine Gael Senator. 12. Jarlath Jones: Footballer for Drogheda United. 13. Nigel Cox: Artist etc.

School Information

Around a quadrangle the general classroom area is built. A technology block provides specialist facilities for art, home economics, science, woodwork, and computer aided design. Other facilities inclu...View moreView Less

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Mr. Jonathan Graham.

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+353 42 933 4459

The Crescent, Townparks, Dundalk, Co. Louth, Ireland

Subjects & Curriculum Offered

  • Chemistry
  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Mathematics
  • Computer Science
  • Economics
  • Business Studies
  • History
  • Geography
  • Accounting
  • Physical Education
  • French
  • English – Language & Literature 
  • Science
  • English
  • Social Studies
  • Foreign Languages
  • Music

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