Primary school

Scoil Náisiúnta Na Carraige

Donegal

Watercolour illustration of the Scoil Náisiúnta Na Carraige building, Donegal
Illustration of Scoil Náisiúnta Na Carraige.

Key facts

  • DEIS
  • Gaeltacht
  • Irish-medium
  • Mixed
Pupils enrolled
59 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
Girls and boys
29 girls, 30 boys
Ethos
Catholic
Teaching through Irish
All subjects through Irish
Roll number
18611F the Department of Education reference for this school

School details

Address
An Charraig, Co. Dhún na nGall
Location
Donegal
School type
Primary
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Location

Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Na Carraige

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 Na Carraige. 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 Na Carraige

How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Na Carraige?

Scoil Náisiúnta Na Carraige has 59 pupils enrolled, 29 girls and 30 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.

Is Scoil Náisiúnta Na Carraige a DEIS school?

Yes. Scoil Náisiúnta Na Carraige 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 Na Carraige teach through Irish?

Yes. Scoil Náisiúnta Na Carraige teaches all subjects through Irish. It is also located in a Gaeltacht area.

Illustration based on a photo by Kenneth Allen. Photo and adapted illustration: CC BY-SA 2.0.