St Conals
PORTNOO, Donegal
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 68 smaller than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 29 girls, 39 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 19756N the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
St Conals is an Irish primary school that welcomes visitors to its website in both English and Irish – “Welcome to our school website / Fáilte romhaibh uilig chuig ár suímh gréasán” – signalling a commitment to bilingual communication and a cultural connection with the local community. The concise greeting suggests an inclusive atmosphere where families and pupils are invited to explore the school’s online resources and stay informed about school life. The school actively promotes community involvement through a School Lotto fundraiser, hosted on the OurFundraiser.ie platform (https://www.ourfundraiser.ie/org/stconals/). This initiative highlights a focus on charitable activity and parental engagement. The website itself is created with the Mobirise drag‑and‑drop website builder, indicating a modern, user‑friendly approach to digital communication and an emphasis on keeping information readily accessible for parents, pupils and the wider community.
Applying to St Conals
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 St Conals. 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 St Conals
How many pupils attend St Conals?
St Conals has 68 pupils enrolled, 29 girls and 39 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is St Conals a DEIS school?
Yes. St Conals 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 St Conals?
St Conals has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.