Doonaha NS

Kilkee, Co. Clare

21 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Doonaha NS is a primary school in Kilkee, Co. Clare (Eircode V15 FV08). Gillian Collins is the principal of Doonaha NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils
21
Boys and girls
Mixed · 8 boys, 13 girls
Ethos
Catholic
Language
English-medium
DEIS
Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type
Mainstream
Roll number
12848G

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is Doonaha NS?
Doonaha NS is a primary school in Kilkee, Co. Clare (Eircode V15 FV08).
Who is the principal of Doonaha NS?
Gillian Collins is the principal of Doonaha NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Doonaha NS?
Doonaha NS has 21 pupils: 8 boys and 13 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Doonaha NS a mixed school?
Yes. Doonaha NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Doonaha NS?
Doonaha NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Doonaha NS teach through Irish?
No. Doonaha NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Doonaha NS a DEIS school?
Yes. Doonaha NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Doonaha NS's inspection reports?
The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Doonaha NS's roll number, 12848G, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Doonaha NS?
The closest is Moveen NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

See also: All 4 schools in Kilkee · DEIS primary schools in Co. Clare · Every school in Co. Clare

Closest schools

Doonaha NS compared with other schools in the area
SchoolDistancePupilsBoys and girlsEthosIrish-mediumDEIS
Doonaha NSThis school 21 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Moveen NSKilkee 3.3 km 39 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Carrigaholt Mixed NSKilrush 4.7 km 30 Mixed Catholic No Yes
Scoil Realt na MaraKilkee 6.2 km 134 Mixed Catholic No Yes
S.N. Cill ConlaBallybunion 8.2 km 35 Mixed Catholic No No
SN Ma SheastaMoyasta 9.0 km 37 Mixed Catholic No No
Bansha NSKilkee 9.2 km 7 Mixed Catholic No No

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Contact

Doonaha West
Kilkee
Co. Clare
V15FV08

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Next school holidays

  • In 8 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
  • In 9 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
  • In 18 weeksFebruary mid-term breakThu, 18 February to Fri 19 February 2027

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