Gairmscoil Mhic Diarmada
Árainn Mhór, Donegal
Key facts
- DEIS
- Gaeltacht
- Some Irish-medium
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 61 smaller than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 31 girls, 30 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- Some pupils taught all subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 71244F the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
Applying to Gairmscoil Mhic Diarmada
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 post-primary school dates apply broadly to Gairmscoil Mhic Diarmada. 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: Mon 15 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027 (primary schools: Thu 18 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 Gairmscoil Mhic Diarmada
How many pupils attend Gairmscoil Mhic Diarmada?
Gairmscoil Mhic Diarmada has 61 pupils enrolled, 31 girls and 30 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Gairmscoil Mhic Diarmada a DEIS school?
Yes. Gairmscoil Mhic Diarmada is part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme called Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools. DEIS schools serve communities at risk of educational disadvantage and receive additional supports, which can include smaller classes, extra teaching posts and funding for books and meals.
Does Gairmscoil Mhic Diarmada teach through Irish?
Partly. Gairmscoil Mhic Diarmada teaches some subjects through Irish. It is also located in a Gaeltacht area.