Scoil Náisiúnta Gort An Choirce
Donegal
Key facts
- DEIS
- Gaeltacht
- Irish-medium
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 40 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 14 girls, 26 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- All subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 16819T the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Náisiúnta Gort an Choirce is a full‑Irish (Gaeltacht) primary school where Irish is the language of instruction for all subjects apart from English. The curriculum is delivered through Irish, making the language the medium for teaching, learning, business and communication throughout the school day. This immersion approach ensures that pupils use Irish not only in the classroom but also in the playground, throughout the school environment and at official school events, fostering fluency and confidence in everyday use. The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and cultural participation. Regular events such as St Patrick’s Day, Easter projects, intensive work in the senior classes, and the annual Seachtain na Gaeilge showcase a vibrant programme that celebrates Irish heritage and encourages active student engagement. These activities, together with a commitment from parents to support Irish language development at home, create a supportive, culturally rich learning environment for all children.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Gort An Choirce
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 Gort An Choirce. 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 Gort An Choirce
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Gort An Choirce?
Scoil Náisiúnta Gort An Choirce has 40 pupils enrolled, 14 girls and 26 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Gort An Choirce a DEIS school?
Yes. Scoil Náisiúnta Gort An Choirce 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 Náisiúnta Gort An Choirce teach through Irish?
Yes. Scoil Náisiúnta Gort An Choirce teaches all subjects through Irish. It is also located in a Gaeltacht area.