How many pupils go to SN Min an Aoire?

SN Min an Aoire has 14 pupils: 5 boys and 9 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is SN Min an Aoire a mixed school?

Yes. SN Min an Aoire takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of SN Min an Aoire?

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

Does SN Min an Aoire teach through Irish?

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

Is SN Min an Aoire a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read SN Min an Aoire's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Min an Aoire's roll number, 18295V, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near SN Min an Aoire?

The closest is S N na Carraige. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

SN Min an Aoire

Carrick, Co. Donegal

14 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-mediumDEIS

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At a glance

SN Min an Aoire is a primary school in Carrick, Co. Donegal (Eircode F94 DD80). Daniel Cunningham is the principal of SN Min an Aoire, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 14
Boys and girls: Mixed · 5 boys, 9 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 18295V
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 Min an Aoire?: SN Min an Aoire is a primary school in Carrick, Co. Donegal (Eircode F94 DD80).
Who is the principal of SN Min an Aoire?: Daniel Cunningham is the principal of SN Min an Aoire, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Min an Aoire?: SN Min an Aoire has 14 pupils: 5 boys and 9 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Min an Aoire a mixed school?: Yes. SN Min an Aoire takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Min an Aoire?: SN Min an Aoire has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Min an Aoire teach through Irish?: Yes. SN Min an Aoire is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is SN Min an Aoire a DEIS school?: Yes. SN Min an Aoire is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read SN Min an Aoire's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Min an Aoire's roll number, 18295V, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Min an Aoire?: The closest is S N na Carraige. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN Min an Aoire compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN Min an AoireThis school		14	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
S N na CarraigeAn Charraig	5.2 km	59	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
Scoil Chartha NaofaChill Chartha	7.5 km	111	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
SN an ChaisealGleann Cholmcille	7.6 km	58	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
SN FhionntraKillybegs	10.6 km	5	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Crannaighe BuidheArdara	11.2 km	54	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN an BhreacaighArd A Ratha	12.2 km	24	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes

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Meenaneary
Carrick
Co. Donegal
F94DD80

Principal: Daniel Cunningham on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 074 973 9347
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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