How many pupils go to SN Duchoraidh?

SN Duchoraidh has 4 pupils: 1 boys and 3 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is SN Duchoraidh a mixed school?

Yes. SN Duchoraidh takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of SN Duchoraidh?

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

Does SN Duchoraidh teach through Irish?

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

Is SN Duchoraidh a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read SN Duchoraidh's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Duchoraidh's roll number, 16837V, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near SN Duchoraidh?

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

SN Duchoraidh

Duchoraidh, Co. Donegal

4 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-mediumDEIS

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At a glance

SN Duchoraidh is a primary school in Duchoraidh, Co. Donegal (Eircode F94 YP28). Hilary Bn Mac Fhionnghaile is the principal of SN Duchoraidh, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 4
Boys and girls: Mixed · 1 boys, 3 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 16837V
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 SN Duchoraidh?: SN Duchoraidh is a primary school in Duchoraidh, Co. Donegal (Eircode F94 YP28).
Who is the principal of SN Duchoraidh?: Hilary Bn Mac Fhionnghaile is the principal of SN Duchoraidh, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Duchoraidh?: SN Duchoraidh has 4 pupils: 1 boys and 3 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Duchoraidh a mixed school?: Yes. SN Duchoraidh takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Duchoraidh?: SN Duchoraidh has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Duchoraidh teach through Irish?: Yes. SN Duchoraidh is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is SN Duchoraidh a DEIS school?: Yes. SN Duchoraidh is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read SN Duchoraidh's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Duchoraidh's roll number, 16837V, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Duchoraidh?: The closest is SN Cholmcille. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN Duchoraidh compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN DuchoraidhThis school		4	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
SN CholmcilleBaile na Finne	7.1 km	28	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
SN Leitir Mhic an BhairdLettermacaward	8.3 km	16	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Min A Ghabhann NSDonegal	9.9 km	39	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil ChróineAn Clochán Liath	10.6 km	265	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Loch an IubhairLeitir Ceanainn	11.9 km	25	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
SN Chill CoinnighGlenties	12.3 km	5	Girls	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Duchoraidh
Co Dhun na Ngall
F94YP28

Principal: Hilary Bn Mac Fhionnghaile on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 074 954 6315
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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