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DUAGH, LISTOWEL,
CO. KERRY, V31CD90


Tel: 068 45366
Email: info@duaghns.ie

History

St Bridgid’s N.S. Duagh

St. Bridgid's National School Duagh is a co-educational primary school on the main road between Listowel Co. Kerry and Abbeyfeale Co. Limerick. 

St. Bridgid’s NS opened in 1971 as a central school with the amalgamation of five smaller schools in the parish.The pupils were transported by bus from the regions where the schools were situated to the new central school in Duagh village. 

The five schools that closed were :

  • Duagh School which had three teachers 
  • Islandanny School which had two teachers
  • Derrindaffe School which had two teachers
  • Dromlegach School which had two teachers
  • Knockalougha School which had two teachers

The school is under the patronage of the Catholic Bishop of Kerry and offers a full range of classes from Junior Infants to Sixth Class. Children in Second class receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation and First Communion. The Sacrament of Confirmation is received by the children of Fifth and Sixth Classes.The school opened an ASD class in September 2021. 

The school is funded by the Department of Education and is governed by a Board of Management in accordance with the rules of the Department of Education and Skills.

St. Bridgid’s is a happy, child-centered, friendly school. The staff are committed to the development of each pupil to their full potential. The school provides a supportive environment for pupils, parents and staff.