Pobalscoil Chloich Cheannfhaola
Leitir Ceanainn, Donegal
Key facts
- DEIS
- Gaeltacht
- Some Irish-medium
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 455 smaller than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 208 girls, 247 boys
- Ethos
- Inter Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- Some pupils taught some subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 91408V the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Pobalscoil Chloich Cheannfhaola is a community secondary school (Pobalscoil) that serves the local area. The school’s online presence is currently limited, with the website indicating that it is under construction and displaying only a standard WordPress placeholder post. As a community school, it is expected to offer a broad curriculum that caters to a range of academic and vocational interests, fostering both personal and educational development for its pupils. At present, the website does not provide specific details about the school’s educational philosophy, facilities, extracurricular programmes, or any distinctive features. Consequently, prospective families and students are encouraged to contact the school directly for up‑to‑date information regarding its resources, learning environment and community initiatives.
Applying to Pobalscoil Chloich Cheannfhaola
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 Pobalscoil Chloich Cheannfhaola. 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 Pobalscoil Chloich Cheannfhaola
How many pupils attend Pobalscoil Chloich Cheannfhaola?
Pobalscoil Chloich Cheannfhaola has 455 pupils enrolled, 208 girls and 247 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Pobalscoil Chloich Cheannfhaola a DEIS school?
Yes. Pobalscoil Chloich Cheannfhaola 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 Pobalscoil Chloich Cheannfhaola teach through Irish?
Partly. Pobalscoil Chloich Cheannfhaola teaches some subjects through Irish. It is also located in a Gaeltacht area.