Scoil Bhrighde Meenaclady
Gort a Choirce, Donegal
Key facts
- DEIS
- Gaeltacht
- Irish-medium
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 28 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 17 girls, 11 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- All subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17822N the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Bhríde Meenaclady is a co‑educational primary school serving the Meenaclady community and surrounding rural areas. The school offers a full range of early childhood and primary provision, from Naíonán (pre‑school) groups such as the newly introduced “Eimear” and “Daithí” classes, through to senior primary classes (Rang 3‑6). A strong emphasis is placed on creating a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment, as demonstrated by the school’s publicly available risk‑assessment template for child‑cover and its comprehensive special‑education and inclusive‑education policies. The curriculum is delivered in line with national guidelines and is complemented by a focus on holistic development, including participation in extracurricular programmes such as the “cycle right” initiative for senior pupils. The school also provides a clear transport code, a COVID‑19 response statement, and a detailed school‑wide plan for visits, underscoring its commitment to the wellbeing of pupils, staff and families. Facilities are designed to accommodate both younger and older learners, with dedicated spaces for early years, classroom learning, and outdoor activities.
Applying to Scoil Bhrighde Meenaclady
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
- Annual admission notice
- Admission policy
- Admission policy
- Admission policy
- Admission policy
- Admissions information
These links come from the school's published admissions material. Check the school year shown before relying on dates or place numbers.
National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Scoil Bhrighde Meenaclady. 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 Bhrighde Meenaclady
How many pupils attend Scoil Bhrighde Meenaclady?
Scoil Bhrighde Meenaclady has 28 pupils enrolled, 17 girls and 11 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Bhrighde Meenaclady a DEIS school?
Yes. Scoil Bhrighde Meenaclady 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 Bhrighde Meenaclady teach through Irish?
Yes. Scoil Bhrighde Meenaclady teaches all subjects through Irish. It is also located in a Gaeltacht area.