Creevy National School
Ballyshannon, Donegal
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 211 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 100 girls, 111 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17268N the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Creevy National School is a vibrant primary school situated in Creevy, near Ballyshannon in County Donegal. It provides Irish‑medium and English‑medium education for children from Junior Infants through to Rang 5, catering for over 200 pupils. The school’s ethos centres on offering a broad, balanced curriculum that encourages curiosity, creativity and community involvement. Classrooms have been modernised through a series of extensions, the most recent in 2012, which added new learning spaces and a recreational hall, creating a welcoming environment for both academic work and extracurricular activities. The school places a strong emphasis on showcasing pupil achievement and fostering parental engagement. Its website offers a range of resources, including news updates, a calendar of events, downloadable policy documents and an application form, as well as links to a Twitter feed that highlights daily school life. A variety of activities such as music groups, sports lessons and community projects are regularly scheduled, reflecting the school’s commitment to holistic development and the well‑being of its students.
History
Creevy National School was originally established in 1842, with the first building serving both boys and girls for more than a century before being demolished. The current school opened on 1 June 1942 as a two‑teacher institution, known as Scoil Náisiunta Br. Mícheál Ó Cléirigh. Over the years it expanded by amalgamating several smaller local schools, including Corker, Tullymore, Culmore, Cashelard Mountain, Carricknahorna and Behey. Development milestones include the addition of two classrooms and a staffroom in 1970, further classroom extensions in 1979 and 1985, and a major extension and refurbishment completed in 2010, which introduced a new recreational hall. The school celebrated its 150th anniversary in 1992 and the most recent extension was officially opened and blessed in May 2012.
Applying to Creevy National School
For a September 2027 place, a school's formal admissions process cannot begin before 1 October 2026. The school sets its own opening and closing dates in its annual admission notice.
National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Creevy National School. Individual schools set their own discretionary closure days, confirm exact dates with the school.
- October Mid-Term Break: Mon 26 Oct – Fri 30 Oct 2026
- Christmas Holidays: Wed 23 Dec 2026 – Tue 5 Jan 2027
- February Mid-Term Break: Thu 18 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027 (post-primary schools: Mon 15 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027)
- Easter Holidays: Mon 22 Mar – Sun 4 Apr 2027
Primary schools close for the last two days of the February mid-term week and may use discretionary days to take the full week, so their break can be shorter than post-primary schools'.
Frequently asked questions about Creevy National School
How many pupils attend Creevy National School?
Creevy National School has 211 pupils enrolled, 100 girls and 111 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Creevy National School a DEIS school?
No. Creevy National School is not part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme of additional supports for schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage. Not holding DEIS status says nothing about how good a school is, only about the profile of the community it serves.
What is the ethos of Creevy National School?
Creevy National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.