Dooish National School
Donegal
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 191 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 93 girls, 98 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19333I the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Dooish National School is a mixed primary school serving the local community in County Donegal. The school provides a full primary curriculum from Junior Infants through to 6th class, including dedicated provision for pupils with special educational needs (SET) and an Abbey class for early‑year learners. A strong emphasis is placed on holistic development, with a wide range of extra‑curricular activities such as handball, music, arts, and sport, alongside a well‑structured summer school programme that reinforces learning through fun and interactive sessions. The school’s learning environment is supported by modern digital resources and a comprehensive child‑safeguarding framework, ensuring a safe and inclusive setting for all pupils. Facilities include specialised classrooms, a sports area, and access to digital platforms for remote learning. The school also participates in the Free Books Scheme, providing textbooks and workbooks at no cost, while families are responsible for stationery and uniform, which is supplied through local vendors. Regular communication with parents is facilitated through a dedicated Parents’ Section and clear policies on data protection and school operations.
Applying to Dooish 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 Dooish 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 Dooish National School
How many pupils attend Dooish National School?
Dooish National School has 191 pupils enrolled, 93 girls and 98 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Dooish National School a DEIS school?
No. Dooish 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 Dooish National School?
Dooish National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.
Illustration based on a photo by Willie Duffin. Photo and adapted illustration: CC BY-SA 2.0.