Donore National Schol
Drogheda, Meath
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 166 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 73 girls, 93 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17856H the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Donore National School is a Catholic primary school situated on Donore Road in County Meath. Operating under the patronage of the Bishop of Meath, the school’s ethos is rooted in Christian values, emphasising faith, integrity and compassion. The curriculum is designed to develop pupils holistically – academically, physically, socially and spiritually – with wellbeing and respect at the centre of everyday life. A nurturing, inclusive environment encourages children to become confident, responsible learners who are prepared for lifelong learning. The school places a strong emphasis on community partnership. The Board of Management, staff, parents, guardians and the active Parents’ Association collaborate to provide a supportive setting for each child. Extracurricular provision includes a range of after‑school activities and a fundraising initiative for a new running track, aimed at enhancing both physical health and mental wellbeing. Regular events such as the Daily Mile, sacraments celebrations and school tours foster a vibrant, engaged school community.
Applying to Donore National Schol
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 Donore National Schol. 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 Donore National Schol
How many pupils attend Donore National Schol?
Donore National Schol has 166 pupils enrolled, 73 girls and 93 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Donore National Schol a DEIS school?
No. Donore National Schol 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 Donore National Schol?
Donore National Schol has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.