Scoil Náisiúnta Donaigh
Donegal
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 33 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 17 girls, 16 boys
- Ethos
- Church Of Ireland
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18939Q the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Naisiunta Donaigh is a small, two‑teacher national school situated on the outskirts of Carndonagh, County Donegal. It serves a roll of 32 pupils who are drawn from the local area and surrounding villages such as Malin, Culdaff and Gleneely, with daily bus transport provided. The school operates under the patronage of the Church of Ireland but welcomes children of all faiths and none, and it maintains strong links with a variety of community groups. The learning environment is described as warm and welcoming, with classrooms designed to foster a love of learning. Pupils follow a full curriculum that includes a vibrant Irish language programme delivered through games, conversation and technology. A shared Special Education Teacher from Drumfries N.S. supports inclusive education. The school day runs from 9:20 am to 3:00 pm, with an optional 2:00‑3:00 pm club run by Spraoi and Spórt, eligible for discounts under the National Childcare Scheme. Uniforms consist of a green sweatshirt, navy polo, navy trousers/skirt/pinafore and appropriate black footwear. Scoil Naisiunta Donaigh is a registered charity (No. 20018047).
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Donaigh
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 Donaigh. 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 Donaigh
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Donaigh?
Scoil Náisiúnta Donaigh has 33 pupils enrolled, 17 girls and 16 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Donaigh a DEIS school?
Yes. Scoil Náisiúnta Donaigh 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 Náisiúnta Donaigh?
Scoil Náisiúnta Donaigh has a Church Of Ireland ethos. It is a mixed primary school.