How many pupils go to Murroe National School?

Murroe National School has 50 pupils: 30 boys and 20 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Murroe National School a mixed school?

Yes. Murroe National School takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Murroe National School?

Murroe National School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Murroe National School teach through Irish?

No. Murroe National School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Murroe National School a DEIS school?

Yes. Murroe National School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Murroe National School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Murroe National School's roll number, 14704P, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Murroe National School?

The closest is S N na Croise Naofa. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Murroe National School

Dunfanaghy, Co. Donegal

50 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Murroe National School is a primary school in Dunfanaghy, Co. Donegal (Eircode F92 HT32). Anne Sweeney is the principal of Murroe National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 50
Boys and girls: Mixed · 30 boys, 20 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 14704P

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 Murroe National School?: Murroe National School is a primary school in Dunfanaghy, Co. Donegal (Eircode F92 HT32).
Who is the principal of Murroe National School?: Anne Sweeney is the principal of Murroe National School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Murroe National School?: Murroe National School has 50 pupils: 30 boys and 20 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Murroe National School a mixed school?: Yes. Murroe National School takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Murroe National School?: Murroe National School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Murroe National School teach through Irish?: No. Murroe National School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Murroe National School a DEIS school?: Yes. Murroe National School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Murroe National School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Murroe National School's roll number, 14704P, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Murroe National School?: The closest is S N na Croise Naofa. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Murroe National School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Murroe National SchoolThis school		50	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
S N na Croise NaofaLetterkenny	3.8 km	33	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Dunfanaghy NSDunfanaghy	3.9 km	24	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	Yes
Scoil FhionáinAn Fál Carrach	5.6 km	204	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
SN Baile MorPortnablagh	5.7 km	7	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	Yes
SN FotharLeitir Ceanainn	5.9 km	32	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil MhuireLetterkenny	7.1 km	166	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Murroe
Dunfanaghy
Co. Donegal
F92HT32

Principal: Anne Sweeney on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 074 913 6702
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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