How many pupils go to Min A Ghabhann NS?

Min A Ghabhann NS has 39 pupils: 20 boys and 19 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Min A Ghabhann NS a mixed school?

Yes. Min A Ghabhann NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Min A Ghabhann NS?

Min A Ghabhann NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Min A Ghabhann NS teach through Irish?

No. Min A Ghabhann NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Min A Ghabhann NS a DEIS school?

Yes. Min A Ghabhann NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Min A Ghabhann NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Min A Ghabhann NS's roll number, 16823K, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Min A Ghabhann NS?

The closest is SN Leitir Mhic an Bhaird. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Min A Ghabhann NS

Donegal, Co. Donegal

39 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Min A Ghabhann NS is a primary school in Donegal, Co. Donegal (Eircode F94 K072). Marlene Doherty is the principal of Min A Ghabhann NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 39
Boys and girls: Mixed · 20 boys, 19 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 16823K
Gaeltacht: 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 Min A Ghabhann NS?: Min A Ghabhann NS is a primary school in Donegal, Co. Donegal (Eircode F94 K072).
Who is the principal of Min A Ghabhann NS?: Marlene Doherty is the principal of Min A Ghabhann NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Min A Ghabhann NS?: Min A Ghabhann NS has 39 pupils: 20 boys and 19 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Min A Ghabhann NS a mixed school?: Yes. Min A Ghabhann NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Min A Ghabhann NS?: Min A Ghabhann NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Min A Ghabhann NS teach through Irish?: No. Min A Ghabhann NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Min A Ghabhann NS a DEIS school?: Yes. Min A Ghabhann NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Min A Ghabhann NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Min A Ghabhann NS's roll number, 16823K, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Min A Ghabhann NS?: The closest is SN Leitir Mhic an Bhaird. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Min A Ghabhann NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Min A Ghabhann NSThis school		39	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Leitir Mhic an BhairdLettermacaward	1.6 km	16	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Chill CoinnighGlenties	2.6 km	5	Girls	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil MhuireGlenties	7.0 km	155	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St ConalsPortnoo	8.0 km	68	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Riaghans NSGlenties	9.1 km	26	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN DuchoraidhDuchoraidh	9.9 km	4	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes

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Contact

Lettermacaward
Donegal
F94K072

Principal: Marlene Doherty on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 074 954 4675
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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