Rathmullen National School
Donegal
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 119 about the same size as the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 60 girls, 59 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 15729N the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Rathmullen National School is a vibrant primary school nestled in the seaside village of Rathmullan, a small rural community in north‑west Donegal. The school serves families whose livelihoods are rooted in local trades, farming and the hospitality sector, reflecting a close‑knit community ethos. Its location by the coast provides a unique natural backdrop for outdoor learning, allowing pupils to engage with the environment and develop a strong sense of place. The school places a strong emphasis on holistic education, combining the Irish curriculum with a wide range of extracurricular activities that celebrate local culture and the natural surroundings. Recent updates to the website signal a commitment to transparent communication, offering up‑to‑date policy information, a detailed school calendar and insights into the many projects and workshops that involve both pupils and the wider community. Rathmullen also actively supports the “Rathmullan: The Way Forward” initiative, collaborating with local residents to enhance services and promote the area’s natural resources, thereby fostering a sense of civic responsibility among its students.
Applying to Rathmullen 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 Rathmullen 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 Rathmullen National School
How many pupils attend Rathmullen National School?
Rathmullen National School has 119 pupils enrolled, 60 girls and 59 boys. That makes it about the same size as the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Rathmullen National School a DEIS school?
Yes. Rathmullen 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 Rathmullen National School?
Rathmullen National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.