How many pupils go to St Riaghans NS?

St Riaghans NS has 26 pupils: 11 boys and 15 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is St Riaghans NS a mixed school?

Yes. St Riaghans NS takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of St Riaghans NS?

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

Does St Riaghans NS teach through Irish?

No. St Riaghans NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is St Riaghans NS a DEIS school?

Yes. St Riaghans NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read St Riaghans NS's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Riaghans NS's roll number, 17716O, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near St Riaghans NS?

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

St Riaghans NS

Glenties, Co. Donegal

26 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

St Riaghans NS is a primary school in Glenties, Co. Donegal (Eircode F94 NH95). Grainne Ni Chnaimhsi is the principal of St Riaghans NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 26
Boys and girls: Mixed · 11 boys, 15 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 17716O

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 St Riaghans NS?: St Riaghans NS is a primary school in Glenties, Co. Donegal (Eircode F94 NH95).
Who is the principal of St Riaghans NS?: Grainne Ni Chnaimhsi is the principal of St Riaghans NS, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to St Riaghans NS?: St Riaghans NS has 26 pupils: 11 boys and 15 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is St Riaghans NS a mixed school?: Yes. St Riaghans NS takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of St Riaghans NS?: St Riaghans NS has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does St Riaghans NS teach through Irish?: No. St Riaghans NS teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is St Riaghans NS a DEIS school?: Yes. St Riaghans NS is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read St Riaghans NS's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Riaghans NS's roll number, 17716O, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near St Riaghans NS?: The closest is Gortnacart NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

St Riaghans NS compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
St Riaghans NSThis school		26	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Gortnacart NSArdara	2.8 km	16	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Mhin Teineadh deArd an Rátha	3.9 km	21	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Scoil MhuireGlenties	4.0 km	155	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Muire Gan SmalArdara	5.4 km	94	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Ardara Mixed NSArdara	5.7 km	12	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	Yes
SN Chill CoinnighGlenties	7.0 km	5	Girls	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Drimnacrosh
Glenties
Co Donegal
F94NH95

Principal: Grainne Ni Chnaimhsi on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 074 955 1591
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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