Gaelscoil Na Gceithre Maistri
Baile Dhún na nGall, Donegal
Key facts
- Irish-medium
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 55 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 30 girls, 25 boys
- Ethos
- Inter Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- All subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20096E the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Gaelscoil na gCeithre Máistrí is an Irish‑medium primary school situated in the Brookfield area on the edge of Donegal Town, within the grounds of Páirc an tSrutháin. The school operates from a brand‑new, state‑of‑the‑art building that provides first‑class resources for pupils, including modern classrooms and specialised facilities. Although currently a small school, it benefits from a close‑knit community of families and staff who work together to create a supportive and nurturing learning environment. The school’s educational ethos centres on ensuring every child feels happy, safe and confident while learning through the Irish language. A collaborative partnership between staff and parents underpins the curriculum, promoting active participation and a strong sense of belonging. In line with its commitment to inclusive education, Gaelscoil na gCeithre Máistrí is preparing to open a dedicated Special Education Unit, which will broaden provision for pupils with additional needs and reinforce the school’s inclusive ethos.
History
Gaelscoil na gCeithre Máistrí has recently moved into its new premises in Brookfield and is expanding its facilities with the forthcoming Special Education Unit. The school’s leadership was appointed in September 2024, marking a period of growth and renewed focus on Irish‑medium education in Donegal Town.
Applying to Gaelscoil Na Gceithre Maistri
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 Gaelscoil Na Gceithre Maistri. 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 Na Gceithre Maistri
How many pupils attend Gaelscoil Na Gceithre Maistri?
Gaelscoil Na Gceithre Maistri has 55 pupils enrolled, 30 girls and 25 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Gaelscoil Na Gceithre Maistri a DEIS school?
No. Gaelscoil Na Gceithre Maistri 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 Na Gceithre Maistri teach through Irish?
Yes. Gaelscoil Na Gceithre Maistri teaches all subjects through Irish.