Moville National School
Moville, Donegal
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 32 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 15 girls, 17 boys
- Ethos
- Church Of Ireland
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 15763N the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Eoghain is a Catholic primary school situated on Bath Terrace Lane in Moville, County Donegal. The school follows a holistic educational philosophy that seeks to develop pupils academically, physically, morally, emotionally, spiritually, aesthetically, culturally, socially and personally. A strong Catholic ethos underpins all aspects of school life, encouraging a relationship with God, respect for others and stewardship of the environment. The purpose‑built campus comprises nine modern classrooms, a spacious multi‑purpose hall, a state‑of‑the‑art library and specialist resource rooms. Outdoor facilities include several tarmac football pitches and an enclosed basketball court, supporting a broad sports programme that features Gaelic games, soccer, athletics and a variety of extra‑curricular clubs such as swimming, drama, choir, chess and Irish dancing. Communication with families is maintained through the Aladdin system, a monthly “Scéalta” newsletter and regular updates on the school website, ensuring parents are well informed about pupil progress and school events. With an enrolment of over 215 pupils and a staff team of 27, Scoil Eoghain offers a supportive learning environment that promotes active citizenship and lifelong learning, reinforced by a vibrant Parents Association and a range of after‑school activities.
History
Catholic primary education in Moville was originally provided by St Brigid’s Girls National School and St Joseph’s Boys National School. In 1996 these two schools amalgamated to form Scoil Eoghain. The school operated on two sites until 2008, when temporary accommodation on the former boys’ school site allowed construction of a new building on the former St Brigid’s site. The new nine‑classroom facility was occupied in November 2009.
Applying to Moville 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 Moville 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 Moville National School
How many pupils attend Moville National School?
Moville National School has 32 pupils enrolled, 15 girls and 17 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Moville National School a DEIS school?
No. Moville 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 Moville National School?
Moville National School has a Church Of Ireland ethos. It is a mixed primary school.