Is SN an Leinbh Iosa a mixed school?

Yes. SN an Leinbh Iosa takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of SN an Leinbh Iosa?

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

Does SN an Leinbh Iosa teach through Irish?

No. SN an Leinbh Iosa teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is SN an Leinbh Iosa a DEIS school?

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

What other primary schools are near SN an Leinbh Iosa?

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

SN an Leinbh Iosa

Lifford, Co. Donegal

84 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

At a glance

SN an Leinbh Iosa is a primary school in Lifford, Co. Donegal (Eircode F93 K662). SN an Leinbh Iosa has 84 pupils: 35 boys and 49 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Pupils: 84
Boys and girls: Mixed · 35 boys, 49 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 17598L

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Questions parents ask

Where is SN an Leinbh Iosa?: SN an Leinbh Iosa is a primary school in Lifford, Co. Donegal (Eircode F93 K662).
How many pupils go to SN an Leinbh Iosa?: SN an Leinbh Iosa has 84 pupils: 35 boys and 49 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN an Leinbh Iosa a mixed school?: Yes. SN an Leinbh Iosa takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN an Leinbh Iosa?: SN an Leinbh Iosa has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN an Leinbh Iosa teach through Irish?: No. SN an Leinbh Iosa teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN an Leinbh Iosa a DEIS school?: Yes. SN an Leinbh Iosa is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
What other primary schools are near SN an Leinbh Iosa?: The closest is Monreagh NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN an Leinbh Iosa compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN an Leinbh IosaThis school		84	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Monreagh NSCarrigans	900 m	48	Mixed	Presbyterian	No	Yes
SN Naomh BaoithinLifford	2.5 km	113	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Baile an CaisleanSt Johnston	4.7 km	66	Mixed	Presbyterian	No	Yes
Scoil CholmcilleNewtowncunningham	6.8 km	199	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Moyle NSNewtowncunningham	7.6 km	81	Mixed	Presbyterian	No	No
SN Naomh ColmchilleManorcunningham	10.0 km	81	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Lifford
Co. Donegal
F93K662

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In 2 weeksOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 11 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
In 19 weeksFebruary mid-term breakThu, 18 February to Fri 19 February 2027

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