[4] Curragh Grange was the main building, and it featured the Lafcadio Hearn Library.

[5] The school closed in March 2003,[6] and Gaelscoil Chill Dara moved into its classroom building.

The dormitory building was intended to be converted to a school for special needs children,[7] however it was found to be unsuitable for this purpose.

It laid vacant for six years until September 2009, when Newbridge Educate Together began occupying the property.

[8] The dining hall building lay vacant for seven years until mid 2010, when Gaelscoil Chill Dara repurposed it to provide additional classrooms to the school.