Scoil Náisiúnta Dun Ceannfhaolaidh
Donegal
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 82 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 40 girls, 42 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 18421A the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Sn Dun Ceannfhaolaidh is an Irish school that maintains an online presence through its website, offering sections such as News, Classes, Gallery, Downloads and Flags. These sections suggest that the school provides regular updates, information on the curriculum, visual documentation of school life and access to downloadable resources for pupils and parents. The inclusion of a calendar link indicates that the school organises events and activities throughout the academic year, keeping the community informed of important dates. The website also demonstrates a commitment to data protection and user experience, featuring a clear cookie policy, privacy statement and a session security cookie that automatically logs out inactive users after ten minutes. This focus on online security and transparent information handling reflects a modern approach to school administration and communication with families.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Dun Ceannfhaolaidh
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 Dun Ceannfhaolaidh. 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 Dun Ceannfhaolaidh
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Dun Ceannfhaolaidh?
Scoil Náisiúnta Dun Ceannfhaolaidh has 82 pupils enrolled, 40 girls and 42 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Dun Ceannfhaolaidh a DEIS school?
Yes. Scoil Náisiúnta Dun Ceannfhaolaidh 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 Dun Ceannfhaolaidh?
Scoil Náisiúnta Dun Ceannfhaolaidh has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.