Scoil Mhuire
Donegal
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 155 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 85 girls, 70 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19912B the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Scoil Mhuire Glenties National School is a small, community‑focused primary school situated on Glen Road in the town of Glenties, County Donegal. The school provides education for children from junior infants to sixth class, delivering the Irish primary curriculum with an emphasis on holistic development, literacy, numeracy and the nurturing of cultural heritage. A modern learning environment is supported by high‑speed broadband connectivity, supplied through the Department of Education’s School Broadband Programme and funded under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan, ensuring that pupils have reliable access to digital resources and interactive teaching tools. The school places a strong emphasis on health, wellbeing and active participation, as reflected in its involvement with the Active School Flag programme. Facilities include well‑equipped classrooms, a dedicated play area and access to a range of extracurricular activities that promote creativity, sport and community engagement. Communication with families is facilitated through a regularly updated Facebook page and a suite of online resources, including newsletters, parent information portals and a comprehensive set of school policies, helping to keep the school community informed and involved.
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.
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 155 pupils enrolled, 85 girls and 70 boys. That makes it larger 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.
What is the ethos of Scoil Mhuire?
Scoil Mhuire has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.