How many pupils go to Scoil an Linbh Íosa?

Scoil an Linbh Íosa has 274 pupils: 130 boys and 144 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil an Linbh Íosa a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil an Linbh Íosa takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Scoil an Linbh Íosa?

Scoil an Linbh Íosa has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Scoil an Linbh Íosa teach through Irish?

No. Scoil an Linbh Íosa teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Scoil an Linbh Íosa a DEIS school?

No. Scoil an Linbh Íosa is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Scoil an Linbh Íosa's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil an Linbh Íosa's roll number, 17260U, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil an Linbh Íosa?

The closest is Scoil Aodh Rua&nuala. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Scoil an Linbh Íosa

Donegal Town, Co. Donegal

274 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Scoil an Linbh Íosa is a primary school in Donegal Town, Co. Donegal (Eircode F94 AW95). Anne Reid is the principal of Scoil an Linbh Íosa, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 274
Boys and girls: Mixed · 130 boys, 144 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 17260U

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 Scoil an Linbh Íosa?: Scoil an Linbh Íosa is a primary school in Donegal Town, Co. Donegal (Eircode F94 AW95).
Who is the principal of Scoil an Linbh Íosa?: Anne Reid is the principal of Scoil an Linbh Íosa, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil an Linbh Íosa?: Scoil an Linbh Íosa has 274 pupils: 130 boys and 144 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil an Linbh Íosa a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil an Linbh Íosa takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil an Linbh Íosa?: Scoil an Linbh Íosa has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil an Linbh Íosa teach through Irish?: No. Scoil an Linbh Íosa teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil an Linbh Íosa a DEIS school?: No. Scoil an Linbh Íosa is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Scoil an Linbh Íosa's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil an Linbh Íosa's roll number, 17260U, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil an Linbh Íosa?: The closest is Scoil Aodh Rua&nuala. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil an Linbh Íosa compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil an Linbh ÍosaThis school		274	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Aodh Rua&nualaDonegal Town	1.7 km	219	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Glebe NSDonegal	2.2 km	121	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Gaelscoil na gCeithre MaistriBaile Dhún na nGall	3.0 km	55	Mixed	Inter-denominational	Yes	No
St Francis NSBarnesmore	4.8 km	159	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Naomh AdhamhnainLaghey	5.7 km	123	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Naomh PeadarMountcharles	6.6 km	135	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Killymard
Donegal Town
Co. Donegal
F94AW95

Principal: Anne Reid on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 074 972 2752
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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