How many pupils go to SN Arainn Mhor II?

SN Arainn Mhor II has 21 pupils: 11 boys and 10 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is SN Arainn Mhor II a mixed school?

Yes. SN Arainn Mhor II takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of SN Arainn Mhor II?

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

Does SN Arainn Mhor II teach through Irish?

Yes. SN Arainn Mhor II is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.

Is SN Arainn Mhor II a DEIS school?

Yes. SN Arainn Mhor II is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read SN Arainn Mhor II's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Arainn Mhor II's roll number, 16384K, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near SN Arainn Mhor II?

The closest is SN Arainn Mhor I. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

SN Arainn Mhor II

Arainn Mhór, Co. Donegal

21 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-mediumDEIS

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At a glance

SN Arainn Mhor II is a primary school in Arainn Mhór, Co. Donegal (Eircode F92 AE75). Katrina Ní Bhaoill is the principal of SN Arainn Mhor II, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 21
Boys and girls: Mixed · 11 boys, 10 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 16384K
Gaeltacht: Yes
Island school: Yes

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 Arainn Mhor II?: SN Arainn Mhor II is a primary school in Arainn Mhór, Co. Donegal (Eircode F92 AE75).
Who is the principal of SN Arainn Mhor II?: Katrina Ní Bhaoill is the principal of SN Arainn Mhor II, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Arainn Mhor II?: SN Arainn Mhor II has 21 pupils: 11 boys and 10 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Arainn Mhor II a mixed school?: Yes. SN Arainn Mhor II takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Arainn Mhor II?: SN Arainn Mhor II has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Arainn Mhor II teach through Irish?: Yes. SN Arainn Mhor II is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is SN Arainn Mhor II a DEIS school?: Yes. SN Arainn Mhor II is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read SN Arainn Mhor II's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Arainn Mhor II's roll number, 16384K, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Arainn Mhor II?: The closest is SN Arainn Mhor I. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN Arainn Mhor II compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN Arainn Mhor IIThis school		21	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
SN Arainn Mhor IArainn Mór	2.1 km	13	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
S N na hAcraiBurtonport	6.3 km	70	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil an Aingil ChoimheadaiLeitir Ceanainn	7.0 km	14	Mostly girls	Catholic	Yes	Yes
Scoil RoisinAn Clochán Liath	8.0 km	51	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil MhuireLetterkenny	9.3 km	42	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil ChróineAn Clochán Liath	10.9 km	265	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Arainn Mhór
Co. Dhún na nGall
F92AE75

Principal: Katrina Ní Bhaoill on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 074 952 0117
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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