The present day school is the
successor of one of the oldest national schools in Ireland.
The original school was endowed, built and opened in 1720.
It is quite likely that then it would have been not much
more than a hut type structure standing on the lawn adjacent
to the present day parish centre. It was then called the
Castleknock Endowed School.
In 1962 a new school building was
dedicated at a special Service. by the Most
Rev. G.O. Simms, Archbishop of Dublin. It was then opened
by the deputy Chief Inspector of the Department of Education
Mr. D. O' hUallachain.
The school had accommodation for 64 pupils in two
classrooms and was provided with all modern amenities:
a playing field and concrete play place, play shelter,
toilets, cloakroom accommodation and a water tower.
Today the school is serving the needs of an ever-growing
and developing community. There are approximately 180
children and plans for a further extension. The latest computer technology is available
in the school and the Parents' Association works
untiringly to raise funds for the school and provide extra activities for the children.
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