Gaelscoil Bhun Crannacha
BUN CRANNCHA, Donegal
Key facts
- Irish-medium
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 67 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 38 girls, 29 boys
- Ethos
- Inter Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- All subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20097G the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Gaelscoil Bhun Cranncha is an Irish‑medium primary school serving the Inishowen area of County Donegal. The school delivers a high‑quality curriculum through the Irish language, aiming to develop pupils holistically – academically, physically, emotionally and socially. A strong emphasis is placed on wellbeing and the acquisition of life‑skills alongside traditional subjects, ensuring that each child progresses towards academic excellence while enjoying a supportive, inspiring atmosphere. The school community is described as vibrant and active, with a robust network of parents and local supporters contributing to a positive learning environment. Facilities are centred on the school premises at Ascaill an Chaisleáin, Bun Cranncha, providing spaces for classroom learning, physical activity and cultural events. Regular events such as Kindness Week, Book‑Day and various cultural celebrations reinforce the school’s commitment to fostering bilingualism and cultural pride, preparing pupils to become confident, bilingual members of society.
History
Gaelscoil Bhun Cranncha has been providing Irish‑medium education to pupils from throughout Inishowen for almost a quarter of a century, indicating roughly 25 years of operation.
Applying to Gaelscoil Bhun Crannacha
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.
School-published admissions links
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National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Gaelscoil Bhun Crannacha. 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 Gaelscoil Bhun Crannacha
How many pupils attend Gaelscoil Bhun Crannacha?
Gaelscoil Bhun Crannacha has 67 pupils enrolled, 38 girls and 29 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Gaelscoil Bhun Crannacha a DEIS school?
No. Gaelscoil Bhun Crannacha 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.
Does Gaelscoil Bhun Crannacha teach through Irish?
Yes. Gaelscoil Bhun Crannacha teaches all subjects through Irish.