How many pupils go to SN Chill Coinnigh?

SN Chill Coinnigh has 5 pupils: 5 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is SN Chill Coinnigh a mixed school?

No. SN Chill Coinnigh is a girls' school.

What is the ethos of SN Chill Coinnigh?

SN Chill Coinnigh has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does SN Chill Coinnigh teach through Irish?

No. SN Chill Coinnigh teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is SN Chill Coinnigh a DEIS school?

Yes. SN Chill Coinnigh is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read SN Chill Coinnigh's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Chill Coinnigh's roll number, 13563S, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near SN Chill Coinnigh?

The closest is Min A Ghabhann NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

SN Chill Coinnigh

Glenties, Co. Donegal

5 pupilsGirlsCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

SN Chill Coinnigh is a primary school in Glenties, Co. Donegal (Eircode F94 CX21). Maeve Gallagher is the principal of SN Chill Coinnigh, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 5
Boys and girls: Girls only · 5 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 13563S

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is SN Chill Coinnigh?: SN Chill Coinnigh is a primary school in Glenties, Co. Donegal (Eircode F94 CX21).
Who is the principal of SN Chill Coinnigh?: Maeve Gallagher is the principal of SN Chill Coinnigh, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Chill Coinnigh?: SN Chill Coinnigh has 5 pupils: 5 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Chill Coinnigh a mixed school?: No. SN Chill Coinnigh is a girls' school.
What is the ethos of SN Chill Coinnigh?: SN Chill Coinnigh has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Chill Coinnigh teach through Irish?: No. SN Chill Coinnigh teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Chill Coinnigh a DEIS school?: Yes. SN Chill Coinnigh is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read SN Chill Coinnigh's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Chill Coinnigh's roll number, 13563S, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Chill Coinnigh?: The closest is Min A Ghabhann NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN Chill Coinnigh compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN Chill CoinnighThis school		5	Girls	Catholic	No	Yes
Min A Ghabhann NSDonegal	2.6 km	39	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Leitir Mhic an BhairdLettermacaward	4.0 km	16	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil MhuireGlenties	5.9 km	155	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St ConalsPortnoo	6.3 km	68	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Riaghans NSGlenties	7.0 km	26	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Gortnacart NSArdara	7.5 km	16	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Kilkenny
Glenties
Co. Donegal
F94CX21

Principal: Maeve Gallagher on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 074 954 4270
Email: [email protected]
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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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