Scoil Náisiúnta Domhnach Padraig
Galway
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 92 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 43 girls, 49 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17207Q the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Donaghpatrick National School is situated in the rural village of Caherlistrane, Co. Galway, offering a welcoming and secure environment where children are encouraged to learn, work and play. The school prides itself on a caring ethos, with dedicated staff focused on helping each pupil reach their full potential. A broad range of extra‑curricular activities, including football, hurling, dancing, music and a weekly activity hour, complement the academic programme and promote holistic development. The learning spaces are well‑equipped, featuring classroom libraries, interactive whiteboards, visualisers, laptops, iPads and broadband internet, together with a variety of educational software. Recent fundraising by the Parents Association has provided twelve iPads for use across the classrooms. The two‑acre campus includes a pitched playing field, a tarmac area for games, and landscaped zones with trees, shrubs and flowers, providing ample outdoor space for recreation and exploration. An after‑school care programme runs from 2 pm to 6 pm, offering a hot snack, supervised homework and indoor and outdoor activities.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Domhnach Padraig
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 Náisiúnta Domhnach Padraig. 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 Náisiúnta Domhnach Padraig
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Domhnach Padraig?
Scoil Náisiúnta Domhnach Padraig has 92 pupils enrolled, 43 girls and 49 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Domhnach Padraig a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Domhnach Padraig is not part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme of additional supports for schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage. Not holding DEIS status says nothing about how good a school is, only about the profile of the community it serves.
What is the ethos of Scoil Náisiúnta Domhnach Padraig?
Scoil Náisiúnta Domhnach Padraig has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.