How many pupils go to SN Gleann Coimhead?

SN Gleann Coimhead has 57 pupils: 28 boys and 29 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is SN Gleann Coimhead a mixed school?

Yes. SN Gleann Coimhead takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of SN Gleann Coimhead?

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

Does SN Gleann Coimhead teach through Irish?

No. SN Gleann Coimhead teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is SN Gleann Coimhead a DEIS school?

No. SN Gleann Coimhead is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read SN Gleann Coimhead's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Gleann Coimhead's roll number, 17575W, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near SN Gleann Coimhead?

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

SN Gleann Coimhead

Ballybofey, Co. Donegal

57 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

SN Gleann Coimhead is a primary school in Ballybofey, Co. Donegal (Eircode F93 XF59). Martina Mallon is the principal of SN Gleann Coimhead, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 57
Boys and girls: Mixed · 28 boys, 29 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 17575W

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 Gleann Coimhead?: SN Gleann Coimhead is a primary school in Ballybofey, Co. Donegal (Eircode F93 XF59).
Who is the principal of SN Gleann Coimhead?: Martina Mallon is the principal of SN Gleann Coimhead, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Gleann Coimhead?: SN Gleann Coimhead has 57 pupils: 28 boys and 29 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Gleann Coimhead a mixed school?: Yes. SN Gleann Coimhead takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Gleann Coimhead?: SN Gleann Coimhead has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Gleann Coimhead teach through Irish?: No. SN Gleann Coimhead teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Gleann Coimhead a DEIS school?: No. SN Gleann Coimhead is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read SN Gleann Coimhead's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Gleann Coimhead's roll number, 17575W, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Gleann Coimhead?: The closest is SN Seiseadh ui Neill. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN Gleann Coimhead compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN Gleann CoimheadThis school		57	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Seiseadh ui NeillBallybofey	1.9 km	167	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil Mhuire B & CStranorlar	2.4 km	489	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Robertson NSStranorlar	2.5 km	89	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	Yes
SN an Droim MorLifford	5.0 km	229	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Killygordan NSLifford	5.1 km	22	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	Yes
Gleneely NSKillygordon	5.2 km	45	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Ballybofey
Co Donegal
F93XF59

Principal: Martina Mallon on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 074 913 2785
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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