Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Naille
Inbhear, Donegal
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 113 about the same size as the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 47 girls, 66 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 15770K the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Naisiunta Naomh Naille is a rural national primary school situated in Keelogs, Inver, on the banks of the River Eany in County Donegal. The school serves a close‑knit community eight miles from Donegal Town, offering a welcoming environment for junior and senior infants through to sixth class. With a team of four mainstream teachers complemented by two full‑time and one part‑time special‑education teachers, the school provides inclusive instruction that meets the diverse needs of its pupils, ensuring that every child can access the curriculum and receive personalised support where required. The school benefits from high‑speed broadband connectivity delivered through the Department of Education’s School Broadband Programme, enabling the integration of digital resources into daily learning and facilitating communication with parents and the wider community. A strong emphasis is placed on extracurricular activities, outdoor learning and community involvement, as reflected in regular news updates about class projects, visits from local farms and school‑wide events such as the Spring Bud Race. These initiatives aim to foster curiosity, resilience and a sense of belonging among students.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Naille
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 Naomh Naille. 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 Naomh Naille
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Naille?
Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Naille has 113 pupils enrolled, 47 girls and 66 boys. That makes it about the same size as the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Naille a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Naille 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 Naomh Naille?
Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Naille has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.