Schools & Churches


St Francis’ National School is a small, rural school located in the village of Newcastle, Co. Wicklow, It is under the patronage of the Church of Ireland and currently has 105 pupils. One of their strongest values is kindness and they hope that every child who attends St Francis’ NS will leave knowing the value of kindness. Find out more at their website here.


CastleKidz is a Playschool & Afterschool in Newcastle Parish Centre, open 9am to 12.30pm 5 days a week / Full-time and Part-time places ECCE and non-ECCE, bright modern facilities / 2 outdoor spaces (one on artificial grass and one large natural play area) & huge indoor hall. Find out more on their website here.


The Holy Spirit Oratory at Newcastle is part of the Catholic Parish of Geystones & Kilquade and is a friendly Christian community where we welcome others to join us in our worship and service to God. Mass times are Saturday at 8pm. Find out more here.


Newcastle Parish belongs to the Church of Ireland Diocese of Dublin & Glendalough. Service times are Sundays at 12pm. They are an inclusive, ecumenical and friendly parish with people of all age groups and backgrounds and cherish the broad nature of Anglican belief and worship which is both Catholic and Reformed. Find out more at their website here.