Scoil Náisiúnta Taodhbhog
LEIFEARR, Donegal
Key facts
- DEIS
- Gaeltacht
- Irish-medium
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 55 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 30 girls, 25 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- All subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17553M the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Náisiúnta Taobhóige is a full‑time Irish‑medium primary school funded by the Department of Education. It operates under the patronage of the Bishop of Raphoe and is overseen by a Board of Management. The school’s daily life is conducted entirely through Gaeilge, reinforcing the language as the medium for communication, learning and community interaction. The curriculum is designed to deliver a high‑quality education that nurtures the whole child. Emphasis is placed on intellectual growth, physical wellbeing and spiritual development, a holistic approach reflected in the school’s crest, the Triquetra. A safe and supportive learning atmosphere is fostered through strong ties with the local community, ensuring that each pupil remains at the centre of the school’s vision.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Taodhbhog
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
View Scoil Náisiúnta Taodhbhog's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Scoil Náisiúnta Taodhbhog. The school publishes its own calendar, linked above, and that is the authoritative source for its reopening date and discretionary closure days.
- 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 Taodhbhog
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Taodhbhog?
Scoil Náisiúnta Taodhbhog has 55 pupils enrolled, 30 girls and 25 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Taodhbhog a DEIS school?
Yes. Scoil Náisiúnta Taodhbhog 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 Taodhbhog teach through Irish?
Yes. Scoil Náisiúnta Taodhbhog teaches all subjects through Irish. It is also located in a Gaeltacht area.