Scoil An Aingil Choimheadai
Ailt An Chorráin, Donegal
Key facts
- DEIS
- Gaeltacht
- Irish-medium
- Girls
- Pupils enrolled
- 14 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 13 girls, 1 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- All subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 04809A the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil an Aingil Choimheadaí is a Catholic primary school situated in An Cheathrú, Keadue, delivering a full‑time Irish‑medium curriculum. Under the patronage of the Bishop of Raphoe, the school provides a supportive, small‑class environment that nurtures each child’s academic, cultural, moral, physical, civic, spiritual, emotional and social development. All subjects, apart from English, are taught through Irish, and the school achieved official Gaeltacht (Irish‑medium) recognition in 2024, reinforcing its commitment to the Irish language and culture as the centre of daily school life. The school places a strong emphasis on holistic well‑being, with particular focus on mental health and a happy, stimulating atmosphere. Environmental stewardship is a core value; Scoil an Aingil Choimheadaí proudly holds its seventh Green Flag (first awarded in 2018) and actively promotes recycling, energy conservation and the Green Schools Programme. A broad range of extra‑curricular activities enriches the pupil experience, including Spanish language lessons, Gaelic football, hurling, athletics, ukulele, traditional dance, drama, music, art, Pilates, mindfulness and participation in the Heritage in Schools programme. Facilities support these programmes through dedicated spaces for sports, arts and environmental projects, and the school’s active partnership with local clubs such as Rosses Athletic Club and CLG An Clochán Liath further enhances community involvement and student engagement.
History
Scoil an Aingil Choimheadaí was founded in 1903 and has been a part of the local community for over 121 years. It operates as a Catholic primary school and, in 2024, attained recognition as a Gaeltacht (Irish‑medium) school. The school earned its seventh Green Flag in 2018, reflecting a long‑standing commitment to environmental education.
Applying to Scoil An Aingil Choimheadai
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.
School-published admissions links
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National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Scoil An Aingil Choimheadai. 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 An Aingil Choimheadai
How many pupils attend Scoil An Aingil Choimheadai?
Scoil An Aingil Choimheadai has 14 pupils enrolled, 13 girls and 1 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil An Aingil Choimheadai a DEIS school?
Yes. Scoil An Aingil Choimheadai 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 An Aingil Choimheadai teach through Irish?
Yes. Scoil An Aingil Choimheadai teaches all subjects through Irish. It is also located in a Gaeltacht area.