How many pupils go to Scoil Adhamhnain?

Scoil Adhamhnain has 158 pupils: 83 boys and 75 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil Adhamhnain a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil Adhamhnain takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Scoil Adhamhnain?

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

Does Scoil Adhamhnain teach through Irish?

No. Scoil Adhamhnain teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Scoil Adhamhnain a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read Scoil Adhamhnain's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Adhamhnain's roll number, 17828C, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil Adhamhnain?

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

Scoil Adhamhnain

Raphoe, Co. Donegal

158 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Scoil Adhamhnain is a primary school in Raphoe, Co. Donegal (Eircode F93 K851). Anita Keeve is the principal of Scoil Adhamhnain, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 158
Boys and girls: Mixed · 83 boys, 75 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 17828C

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 Adhamhnain?: Scoil Adhamhnain is a primary school in Raphoe, Co. Donegal (Eircode F93 K851).
Who is the principal of Scoil Adhamhnain?: Anita Keeve is the principal of Scoil Adhamhnain, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Adhamhnain?: Scoil Adhamhnain has 158 pupils: 83 boys and 75 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Adhamhnain a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil Adhamhnain takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil Adhamhnain?: Scoil Adhamhnain has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Adhamhnain teach through Irish?: No. Scoil Adhamhnain teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil Adhamhnain a DEIS school?: Yes. Scoil Adhamhnain is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Scoil Adhamhnain's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Adhamhnain's roll number, 17828C, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Adhamhnain?: The closest is Raphoe Central NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil Adhamhnain compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil AdhamhnainThis school		158	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Raphoe Central NSLifford	600 m	185	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	Yes
Scoil Cuilm CilleLifford	4.0 km	38	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Comhscoil Chonmha SNConvoy	4.1 km	100	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Scoil BhrideLifford	4.3 km	192	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Glenmaquin NSLetterkenny	5.4 km	21	Mixed	Presbyterian	No	Yes
St Patricks NSLifford	7.3 km	162	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Meetinghouse Street
Raphoe
Co. Donegal
F93K851

Principal: Anita Keeve on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 074 914 5764
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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