How many pupils go to SN Chonaill?

SN Chonaill has 107 pupils: 58 boys and 49 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is SN Chonaill a mixed school?

Yes. SN Chonaill takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of SN Chonaill?

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

Does SN Chonaill teach through Irish?

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

Is SN Chonaill a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read SN Chonaill's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Chonaill's roll number, 18219F, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near SN Chonaill?

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

SN Chonaill

Bun Beag, Co. Donegal

107 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-mediumDEIS

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At a glance

SN Chonaill is a primary school in Bun Beag, Co. Donegal (Eircode F92 DD30). Pádraig Mac Grianna is the principal of SN Chonaill, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 107
Boys and girls: Mixed · 58 boys, 49 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 18219F
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 SN Chonaill?: SN Chonaill is a primary school in Bun Beag, Co. Donegal (Eircode F92 DD30).
Who is the principal of SN Chonaill?: Pádraig Mac Grianna is the principal of SN Chonaill, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Chonaill?: SN Chonaill has 107 pupils: 58 boys and 49 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Chonaill a mixed school?: Yes. SN Chonaill takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Chonaill?: SN Chonaill has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Chonaill teach through Irish?: Yes. SN Chonaill is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is SN Chonaill a DEIS school?: Yes. SN Chonaill is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read SN Chonaill's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Chonaill's roll number, 18219F, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Chonaill?: 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 Chonaill compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN ChonaillThis school		107	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
Scoil Mhuire B&cLeitir Ceanainn	2.0 km	97	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
SN Olibhear PluinceidAnagaire	2.7 km	61	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
Scoil PhadraigLeitir Ceanainn	3.7 km	103	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
SN AdhamhnainLeitir Ceanainn	4.3 km	131	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
SN DhubhthaighLeitir Ceanainn	4.4 km	91	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
SN Loch an IubhairLeitir Ceanainn	6.4 km	25	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes

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Contact

Machaire Chlochair
Bun Beag
Co. Dhún na nGall
F92DD30

Principal: Pádraig Mac Grianna on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 087 668 5115
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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