Holy Trinity National School
Dunfanaghy, Donegal
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 24 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 12 girls, 12 boys
- Ethos
- Church Of Ireland
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18086M the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Holy Trinity National School is a small, two‑teacher primary school situated on Horn Head Road in the coastal village of Dunfanaghy, County Donegal. The school’s modest size allows for a close‑knit community where each pupil receives personalised attention and support. Emphasising a happy and safe learning environment, the school seeks to nurture children’s confidence and enable them to reach their full potential through a balanced curriculum that blends academic rigour with creative and physical activities. The school’s ethos is reflected in its active participation in a range of extracurricular programmes. Regular events such as Green Schools initiatives, Sports Day, Active School Week, Lá Glas and World Book Day enrich the curriculum and promote environmental awareness, health, cultural heritage and a love of reading. Although the facilities are modest, the school makes effective use of its rural setting, providing outdoor learning opportunities that connect pupils with the local landscape and community.
Applying to Holy Trinity 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 Holy Trinity 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 Holy Trinity National School
How many pupils attend Holy Trinity National School?
Holy Trinity National School has 24 pupils enrolled, 12 girls and 12 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Holy Trinity National School a DEIS school?
Yes. Holy Trinity National School 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.
What is the ethos of Holy Trinity National School?
Holy Trinity National School has a Church Of Ireland ethos. It is a mixed primary school.