Scoil Naomh Dubhthach
Gort a Choirce, Donegal
Key facts
- DEIS
- Gaeltacht
- Irish-medium
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 27 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 15 girls, 12 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- All subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17130H the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Naomh Dubhthach is a Gaeltacht primary school situated in the coastal village of Machaire Uí Rabhartaigh, County Donegal. As an Irish‑medium institution it delivers the national curriculum entirely through the Irish language, fostering fluency and cultural continuity for pupils from junior infants to sixth class. The school places a strong emphasis on holistic development, integrating academic learning with creative and extracurricular activities such as drama, music and sport. A dedicated drama club, highlighted by the An Cumann Scoildrámaíochta, provides regular performances and workshops, while the school’s newsletter and annual calendar keep the community informed of events and milestones. The campus includes modern classrooms equipped for interactive learning, specialist spaces for art and music, and outdoor play areas that support physical education and environmental awareness. Support services are readily available through an online absence form and a dedicated Covid‑19 information page, ensuring clear communication with families. Additional resources such as useful links, a school diary (féilire) and a collection of useful contacts (naisc úsáideach) further enhance the supportive learning environment for pupils and parents alike.
Applying to Scoil Naomh Dubhthach
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 Naomh Dubhthach. 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 Naomh Dubhthach
How many pupils attend Scoil Naomh Dubhthach?
Scoil Naomh Dubhthach has 27 pupils enrolled, 15 girls and 12 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Naomh Dubhthach a DEIS school?
Yes. Scoil Naomh Dubhthach 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 Naomh Dubhthach teach through Irish?
Yes. Scoil Naomh Dubhthach teaches all subjects through Irish. It is also located in a Gaeltacht area.