ABOUT US

Our Story

The school is a Catholic Primary School, which caters for boys and girls from Junior Infants to 6th class. It operates under the patronage of the Diocese of Ossory. The school is managed by a Board of Management, is funded by the Department of Education and Science (DES) and operates within the guidelines and regulations set down from time to time by the Department.

Dunnamaggin National School is a rural primary school in the heart of Co. Kilkenny, Ireland. Our school provides a nurturing, inclusive and stimulating environment where every child feels valued and supported. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality of education to our pupils and empowering them to reach their full potential. Our school is committed to fostering a love of learning in our pupils and encouraging them to become life-long learners. We believe that education is a partnership between parents, teachers and the wider community, and we work together to create a positive and supportive learning environment for our pupils.

School Ethos

The school recognises the central role of the family as the primary educator of the child. The school also accepts and supports the constitutional right and duty of the parents to provide for the religious, moral, intellectual, physical and social education of their children.The school aims to provide the best possible environment to cater for the cultural, educational, moral, physical, religious, social, linguistic and spiritual values and traditions of all its students, with the resources available to us. The focus of the school philosophy is the educationof the whole child to reach his/her full potential. We show special concern for the disadvantaged, respecting the dignity and uniqueness of each person. Working together as a school community, the Board of Management, Principal, Staff, Parents and Pupils will strive to provide an environment, which will allow all students to develop to their maximum potential and fulfill their role in society.

STAFF AT ST. LEONARD'S

Principal: Jackie Delahunty

Jackie Delahunty – Principal – SEN teacher

Roseanne Ryan – Junior Infants & Senior Infants

Anne O'Sullivan - 1st & 2nd class

Karina Langton – Deputy Principal - 3rd Class

Ann Marie Croke – 4th & 5th class

Caroline Comerford – 5th & 6th Class

Vera O'Dwyer – SEN Teacher

Siobhán Rodgers – SNA

Ancillary Staff

Geraldine Brennan – Secretary

Pascal Connolly – Caretaker

Anne Murphy – School Cleaner

Board of Management 2025/2026: Chairperson and Patron Nominee- Anne Davis, Patron Nominee – Dolores McLoughlin, Principal- Jackie Delahunty. Teacher Rep. – Karina Langton, Community Representatives – Colm Deegan, William Mulhall – Marie Hickey, Conor Foley.

Designated Liaison Person: Jackie Delahunty

Deputy Designated Liaison Person: Karina Langton

Board of Management

Jackie Delahunty - Principal

Karina Langton - Teacher’s Rep.

Marie Hickey - Parent’s Rep.

Conor Foley - Parent’s Rep.

Dolores McLoughlin - Patron’s Nominee

William Mulhall - Community Rep.

Colm Deegan - Community Rep.

Parents' Association

Chairperson - Helen Delahunty

Aisling Connolly