How many pupils go to SN Seiseadh ui Neill?

SN Seiseadh ui Neill has 167 pupils: 96 boys and 71 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is SN Seiseadh ui Neill a mixed school?

Yes. SN Seiseadh ui Neill takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of SN Seiseadh ui Neill?

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

Does SN Seiseadh ui Neill teach through Irish?

No. SN Seiseadh ui Neill teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is SN Seiseadh ui Neill a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read SN Seiseadh ui Neill's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Seiseadh ui Neill's roll number, 17607J, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near SN Seiseadh ui Neill?

The closest is Scoil Mhuire B & C. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

SN Seiseadh ui Neill

Ballybofey, Co. Donegal

167 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

SN Seiseadh ui Neill is a primary school in Ballybofey, Co. Donegal (Eircode F93 AE24). Anne Marie Griffin is the principal of SN Seiseadh ui Neill, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 167
Boys and girls: Mixed · 96 boys, 71 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 17607J

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 Seiseadh ui Neill?: SN Seiseadh ui Neill is a primary school in Ballybofey, Co. Donegal (Eircode F93 AE24).
Who is the principal of SN Seiseadh ui Neill?: Anne Marie Griffin is the principal of SN Seiseadh ui Neill, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Seiseadh ui Neill?: SN Seiseadh ui Neill has 167 pupils: 96 boys and 71 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Seiseadh ui Neill a mixed school?: Yes. SN Seiseadh ui Neill takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Seiseadh ui Neill?: SN Seiseadh ui Neill has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Seiseadh ui Neill teach through Irish?: No. SN Seiseadh ui Neill teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Seiseadh ui Neill a DEIS school?: Yes. SN Seiseadh ui Neill is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read SN Seiseadh ui Neill's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Seiseadh ui Neill's roll number, 17607J, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Seiseadh ui Neill?: The closest is Scoil Mhuire B & C. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN Seiseadh ui Neill compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN Seiseadh ui NeillThis school		167	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil Mhuire B & CStranorlar	1.8 km	489	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Gleann CoimheadBallybofey	1.9 km	57	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Robertson NSStranorlar	2.5 km	89	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	Yes
Dooish NSBallybofey	4.3 km	191	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Baile an BhailsigBallybofey	5.8 km	47	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Killygordan NSLifford	6.7 km	22	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	Yes

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Contact

Sessiaghoneill
Ballybofey
Co. Donegal
F93AE24

Principal: Anne Marie Griffin on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 074 913 2396
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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