How many pupils go to SN Loch an Iubhair?

SN Loch an Iubhair has 25 pupils: 14 boys and 11 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is SN Loch an Iubhair a mixed school?

Yes. SN Loch an Iubhair takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of SN Loch an Iubhair?

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

Does SN Loch an Iubhair teach through Irish?

Yes. SN Loch an Iubhair is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.

Is SN Loch an Iubhair a DEIS school?

Yes. SN Loch an Iubhair is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read SN Loch an Iubhair's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Loch an Iubhair's roll number, 16829W, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near SN Loch an Iubhair?

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

SN Loch an Iubhair

Leitir Ceanainn, Co. Donegal

25 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-mediumDEIS

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At a glance

SN Loch an Iubhair is a primary school in Leitir Ceanainn, Co. Donegal (Eircode F94 X850). Mairead Nic Suibhne is the principal of SN Loch an Iubhair, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 25
Boys and girls: Mixed · 14 boys, 11 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 16829W
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

We haven't found SN Loch an Iubhair's junior infant enrolment dates for September 2027 yet. Most primary schools take applications in the autumn and winter before; the school's admission notice has the exact window.

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Questions parents ask

Where is SN Loch an Iubhair?: SN Loch an Iubhair is a primary school in Leitir Ceanainn, Co. Donegal (Eircode F94 X850).
Who is the principal of SN Loch an Iubhair?: Mairead Nic Suibhne is the principal of SN Loch an Iubhair, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Loch an Iubhair?: SN Loch an Iubhair has 25 pupils: 14 boys and 11 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Loch an Iubhair a mixed school?: Yes. SN Loch an Iubhair takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Loch an Iubhair?: SN Loch an Iubhair has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Loch an Iubhair teach through Irish?: Yes. SN Loch an Iubhair is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is SN Loch an Iubhair a DEIS school?: Yes. SN Loch an Iubhair is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read SN Loch an Iubhair's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Loch an Iubhair's roll number, 16829W, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Loch an Iubhair?: The closest is SN Dhubhthaigh. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN Loch an Iubhair compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN Loch an IubhairThis school		25	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
SN DhubhthaighLeitir Ceanainn	2.2 km	91	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
SN Olibhear PluinceidAnagaire	4.2 km	61	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
Scoil PhadraigLeitir Ceanainn	4.5 km	103	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
SN ChonaillBun Beag	6.4 km	107	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
Scoil MhuireLetterkenny	6.8 km	42	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil ChróineAn Clochán Liath	7.3 km	265	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Loch an Iúir
Anagaire
Leitir Ceanainn
F94X850

Principal: Mairead Nic Suibhne on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 074 954 8222
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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