Scoil Choilmcille
Letterkenny, Donegal
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 659 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 262 girls, 397 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18625Q the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Scoil Cholmcille is a vibrant primary school serving the Letterkenny community in County Donegal. The school follows the Irish national curriculum while placing a strong emphasis on inclusive, child‑centred learning and the development of personal values such as kindness – reflected in its “Bí Cineálta” (Be Kind) policy which replaces the former anti‑bullying programme. A broad range of extra‑curricular activities enriches the pupil experience, including STEM workshops, VEX robotics competitions, Healthcraft projects, drama productions, Gaelic language weeks, and regular sport events in the newly‑opened sports hall and local leisure centres. The school’s facilities are modern and well‑maintained, featuring a purpose‑built sports hall, dedicated classrooms for each class from Junior Infants to 6th Class, and specialised spaces for music, art and science activities. Uniform guidelines promote a tidy, weather‑appropriate appearance, and the school utilises the Aladdin Connect app for timely parent‑teacher communication. A proactive Board of Management oversees policies on health and safety, equality, safeguarding and school tours, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all learners.
Applying to Scoil Choilmcille
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 Choilmcille. 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 Choilmcille
How many pupils attend Scoil Choilmcille?
Scoil Choilmcille has 659 pupils enrolled, 262 girls and 397 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Choilmcille a DEIS school?
Yes. Scoil Choilmcille 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.
What is the ethos of Scoil Choilmcille?
Scoil Choilmcille has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.