Scoil Náisiúnta Dhubhthaigh
LEITIR CEANAINN, Donegal
Key facts
- DEIS
- Gaeltacht
- Irish-medium
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 91 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 43 girls, 48 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- All subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19343L the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Naomh Dúigh Anagaire is a co‑educational primary school situated in the Anagaire area of County Donegal. The school provides education from Junior Infants through to the senior classes, following the Irish national curriculum while placing a strong emphasis on holistic development, cultural heritage and community involvement. A welcoming environment is promoted through a range of extracurricular activities and a curriculum that balances academic rigour with creative and sporting opportunities. The school operates a transparent admissions process, with applications for the 2026‑2027 school year opening on 26 January 2026 and closing on 13 February 2026. Prospective families can download the registration form and access the Admissions Policy and School Information Booklet directly from the website. A comprehensive suite of policies, including child protection, health and safety, nutrition, sustainability and anti‑bullying, demonstrates the school’s commitment to safeguarding and the well‑being of all pupils.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Dhubhthaigh
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 Scoil Náisiúnta Dhubhthaigh. 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 Scoil Náisiúnta Dhubhthaigh
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Dhubhthaigh?
Scoil Náisiúnta Dhubhthaigh has 91 pupils enrolled, 43 girls and 48 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Dhubhthaigh a DEIS school?
Yes. Scoil Náisiúnta Dhubhthaigh 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 Scoil Náisiúnta Dhubhthaigh teach through Irish?
Yes. Scoil Náisiúnta Dhubhthaigh teaches all subjects through Irish. It is also located in a Gaeltacht area.