Scoil Chroine
Donegal
Key facts
- DEIS
- Gaeltacht
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 265 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 126 girls, 139 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 20421M the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Chróine is a Catholic primary school situated in Dungloe, County Donegal, serving a roll of 264 pupils. Under the patronage of the Bishop of Raphoe and the guidance of a Board of Management, the school aims to create a well‑ordered, caring and secure atmosphere where the intellectual, spiritual, physical, moral and cultural needs of each child are identified and nurtured. The ethos is built on a strong sense of team‑spirit and mutual respect, fostering an inclusive and progressive community that celebrates diversity and encourages active partnership with parents and the wider public. The curriculum is complemented by a broad programme of sport, music and drama, providing pupils with ample opportunities to develop confidence and talent beyond the classroom. Scoil Chróine is particularly committed to supporting children with special educational needs, offering dedicated classes for pupils on the Autistic Spectrum and those with Global Developmental Delays. The school’s environment is described as welcoming and stimulating, designed to inspire excellence and personal growth in every learner.
Applying to Scoil Chroine
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 Chroine. 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 Chroine
How many pupils attend Scoil Chroine?
Scoil Chroine has 265 pupils enrolled, 126 girls and 139 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Chroine a DEIS school?
Yes. Scoil Chroine 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 Chroine teach through Irish?
Scoil Chroine is located in a Gaeltacht area, where Irish is a community language. The Department of Education record for the school lists no subjects taught through Irish.