Scoil Mhuire
KINCASSLAGH, Donegal
Key facts
- DEIS
- Gaeltacht
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 42 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 19 girls, 23 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18844F the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Mhuire, Belcruit is a small rural primary school situated in the townland of Belcruit, Parish of Kincasslagh, County Donegal. With a two‑teacher staffing model, the school provides a close‑knit learning environment where children are encouraged to develop academically, spiritually, physically, socially and emotionally. The school’s vision emphasises a community of pupils, parents, teachers and management working together to achieve an exemplary educational establishment that supports learners of all abilities, races and creeds. A caring and loving atmosphere underpins the curriculum, fostering confidence and a love of learning in each child. The school places a strong emphasis on holistic development through a wide range of extracurricular activities. Environmental stewardship is a core value, demonstrated by the attainment of two Green Flags for waste management and energy preservation, with a third flag for water preservation in progress. Sporting provision includes Gaelic football, rounders, athletics, basketball and rugby, while the creative arts are celebrated through regular musical productions such as “Cinderella and Rockerfella”, “Alice the Musical” and “Panto Pandemonium”. The school’s facilities comprise the original 1964 building, an additional classroom added in 1990, and access to outdoor spaces for sport and play, supporting a well‑rounded educational experience.
History
The school was originally named Belcruit National School and was renamed Scoil Mhuire, Belcruit in 2000. The present school building opened in 1964 as a two‑teacher school. In the early 1980s the school expanded to three teachers and a new classroom was constructed in 1990. Staffing returned to three teachers in September 2004 before reverting to two teachers in 2011.
Applying to Scoil Mhuire
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 Mhuire. 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 Mhuire
How many pupils attend Scoil Mhuire?
Scoil Mhuire has 42 pupils enrolled, 19 girls and 23 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Mhuire a DEIS school?
Yes. Scoil Mhuire 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 Mhuire teach through Irish?
Scoil Mhuire 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.