Scoil Aodh Rua & Nuala
Donegal Town, Donegal
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 219 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 118 girls, 101 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19963S the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Aodh Rua agus Nuala is a primary school that embraces a Catholic ethos while welcoming a multicultural community of children from a range of nationalities and faiths. The school places a strong emphasis on inclusive education, providing dedicated support for pupils with special educational needs and fostering a safe, friendly environment where every child is encouraged to value themselves and their community. The curriculum is complemented by a broad programme of extracurricular activities, including music, Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) sports, swimming and quizzing, allowing pupils to develop talents beyond the classroom. Communication between home and school is facilitated through the Aladdin Connect app, which offers instant two‑way messaging and up‑to‑date information on school events. An open‑door policy ensures that parents and guardians are regarded as essential partners in each child’s education, strengthening the long‑standing ties between the school and the local community.
Applying to Scoil Aodh Rua & Nuala
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 Aodh Rua & Nuala. 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 Aodh Rua & Nuala
How many pupils attend Scoil Aodh Rua & Nuala?
Scoil Aodh Rua & Nuala has 219 pupils enrolled, 118 girls and 101 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Aodh Rua & Nuala a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Aodh Rua & Nuala is not part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme of additional supports for schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage. Not holding DEIS status says nothing about how good a school is, only about the profile of the community it serves.
What is the ethos of Scoil Aodh Rua & Nuala?
Scoil Aodh Rua & Nuala has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.