Scoil Eoin Baiste
Carrigart, Donegal
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 136 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 70 girls, 66 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19252I the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Scoil Eoin Baiste is a mainstream co‑educational primary school situated in the scenic village of Carrigart, County Donegal. The school embraces a Catholic ethos while recognising and respecting all other faiths, and it strives to nurture the intellectual, physical, cultural, moral, emotional and spiritual development of every pupil. A broad, balanced curriculum is delivered within a caring environment, reinforced by participation in national programmes such as Green Schools, Health‑Promoting Schools, the School of Digital Distinction and Active Schools, which together provide a wide variety of learning opportunities across the curriculum. The campus comprises five mainstream classrooms, a dedicated special class for children with autism spectrum disorder, a state‑of‑the‑art hall, a library, a computer room and a purpose‑built sensory room. Outdoor facilities include a football pitch at the front of the school, a basketball court and an additional sports area, with plans for a modern astro‑turf pitch on parish grounds. With an enrolment of around 142 pupils, the school benefits from generous indoor and outdoor space, enabling a vibrant community life and strong parental involvement through a Parents’ Association and regular school events.
History
The school was originally constructed in 1970. In response to the growing population of Carrigart, the first major extension was completed in 2009, adding a library, staff room, toilets, support room, kitchenette, storeroom and hall. A further classroom was built in 2016, bringing the total to five mainstream classrooms. In 2018 a sensory room was created and a special class for children with ASD was introduced, with plans to add two more classrooms in the near future.
Applying to Scoil Eoin Baiste
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 Eoin Baiste. 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 Eoin Baiste
How many pupils attend Scoil Eoin Baiste?
Scoil Eoin Baiste has 136 pupils enrolled, 70 girls and 66 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Eoin Baiste a DEIS school?
Yes. Scoil Eoin Baiste 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 Eoin Baiste?
Scoil Eoin Baiste has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.