How many pupils go to Scoil Fhionáin?

Scoil Fhionáin has 204 pupils: 107 boys and 97 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil Fhionáin a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil Fhionáin takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Scoil Fhionáin?

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

Does Scoil Fhionáin teach through Irish?

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

Is Scoil Fhionáin a DEIS school?

Yes. Scoil Fhionáin is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Scoil Fhionáin's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Fhionáin's roll number, 17704H, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil Fhionáin?

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

Scoil Fhionáin

An Fál Carrach, Co. Donegal

204 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-mediumDEIS

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At a glance

Scoil Fhionáin is a primary school in An Fál Carrach, Co. Donegal (Eircode F92 FW44). Stiofán Ó Canainn is the principal of Scoil Fhionáin, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 204
Boys and girls: Mixed · 107 boys, 97 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 17704H
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 Scoil Fhionáin?: Scoil Fhionáin is a primary school in An Fál Carrach, Co. Donegal (Eircode F92 FW44).
Who is the principal of Scoil Fhionáin?: Stiofán Ó Canainn is the principal of Scoil Fhionáin, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Fhionáin?: Scoil Fhionáin has 204 pupils: 107 boys and 97 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Fhionáin a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil Fhionáin takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil Fhionáin?: Scoil Fhionáin has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Fhionáin teach through Irish?: Yes. Scoil Fhionáin is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Scoil Fhionáin a DEIS school?: Yes. Scoil Fhionáin is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Scoil Fhionáin's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Fhionáin's roll number, 17704H, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Fhionáin?: The closest is SN Gort an Choirce. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil Fhionáin compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil FhionáinThis school		204	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
SN Gort an ChoirceLeitir Ceanainn	3.1 km	40	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
Scoil Naomh DubhthachGort a Choirce	5.2 km	27	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
S N Cnoc na NaomhLeitir Ceanainn	5.5 km	87	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
Murroe National SchoolDunfanaghy	5.6 km	50	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
S N Caiseal na gCorrLeitir Ceanainn	5.9 km	44	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
Scoil BhrighdeLeitir Ceanainn	8.4 km	28	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes

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Baile Chonaill
An Fál Carrach
Co. Dhún na nGall
F92FW44

Principal: Stiofán Ó Canainn on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 074 913 5122
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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