Scoil Náisiúnta Eadan Fhionnfhaoich
Donegal
Key facts
- DEIS
- Gaeltacht
- Irish-medium
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 10 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 5 girls, 5 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- All subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 17122I the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
SN Éadan Fhionnfhraoich is a Catholic primary school in Na Gleanntaí, Co Dhún na nGall, with 10 pupils enrolled. The school has DEIS status and is located in a Gaeltacht area, with all subjects taught through Irish. The school follows an early total immersion method, helping children acquire the language naturally through daily experience in an Irish-language environment. Gaeilge is described as the school's main language. Because the school is in an area with a strong musical tradition, particularly fiddle playing, music classes are provided as part of the music curriculum. Drama is also emphasised to build pupils' confidence. The school has reached the Ulster final twice and the All-Ireland final at the same level through the Cumann Scoil Dramaíochta.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Eadan Fhionnfhaoich
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 Eadan Fhionnfhaoich. 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 Eadan Fhionnfhaoich
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Eadan Fhionnfhaoich?
Scoil Náisiúnta Eadan Fhionnfhaoich has 10 pupils enrolled, 5 girls and 5 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Eadan Fhionnfhaoich a DEIS school?
Yes. Scoil Náisiúnta Eadan Fhionnfhaoich 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 Eadan Fhionnfhaoich teach through Irish?
Yes. Scoil Náisiúnta Eadan Fhionnfhaoich teaches all subjects through Irish. It is also located in a Gaeltacht area.