How many pupils go to SN an Choimin?

SN an Choimin has 54 pupils: 25 boys and 29 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is SN an Choimin a mixed school?

Yes. SN an Choimin takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of SN an Choimin?

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

Does SN an Choimin teach through Irish?

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

Is SN an Choimin a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read SN an Choimin's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN an Choimin's roll number, 17564R, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near SN an Choimin?

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

SN an Choimin

An Clochán, Co. Donegal

54 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-mediumDEIS

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At a glance

SN an Choimin is a primary school in An Clochán, Co. Donegal (Eircode F93 CF67). Máire Ní Ghallchóir is the principal of SN an Choimin, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 54
Boys and girls: Mixed · 25 boys, 29 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 17564R
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 an Choimin?: SN an Choimin is a primary school in An Clochán, Co. Donegal (Eircode F93 CF67).
Who is the principal of SN an Choimin?: Máire Ní Ghallchóir is the principal of SN an Choimin, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN an Choimin?: SN an Choimin has 54 pupils: 25 boys and 29 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN an Choimin a mixed school?: Yes. SN an Choimin takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN an Choimin?: SN an Choimin has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN an Choimin teach through Irish?: Yes. SN an Choimin is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is SN an Choimin a DEIS school?: Yes. SN an Choimin is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read SN an Choimin's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN an Choimin's roll number, 17564R, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN an Choimin?: The closest is SN Taodhbhog. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN an Choimin compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN an ChoiminThis school		54	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
SN TaodhbhogLeifearr	3.0 km	55	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
SN Baile an BhailsigBallybofey	6.6 km	47	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Dooish NSBallybofey	8.0 km	191	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN CholmcilleBaile na Finne	11.0 km	28	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
SN Seiseadh ui NeillBallybofey	12.0 km	167	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil Mhuire B & CStranorlar	12.5 km	489	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

An Gharbháin
An Clochán
Co. Dhún na nGall
F93CF67

Principal: Máire Ní Ghallchóir on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 074 913 3330
Email: [email protected]
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Next school holidays

In 9 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 10 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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