How many pupils go to SN Donaigh?

SN Donaigh has 33 pupils: 16 boys and 17 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is SN Donaigh a mixed school?

Yes. SN Donaigh takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of SN Donaigh?

SN Donaigh has a Church of Ireland ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does SN Donaigh teach through Irish?

No. SN Donaigh teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is SN Donaigh a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read SN Donaigh's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Donaigh's roll number, 18939Q, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near SN Donaigh?

The closest is Scoil Chroí Naofa, Carndomhnach. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

SN Donaigh

Carndonagh, Co. Donegal

33 pupilsMixedChurch of IrelandDEIS

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At a glance

SN Donaigh is a primary school in Carndonagh, Co. Donegal (Eircode F93 CX21). Caroline Carey is the principal of SN Donaigh, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 33
Boys and girls: Mixed · 16 boys, 17 girls
Ethos: Church of Ireland
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 18939Q

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 Donaigh?: SN Donaigh is a primary school in Carndonagh, Co. Donegal (Eircode F93 CX21).
Who is the principal of SN Donaigh?: Caroline Carey is the principal of SN Donaigh, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN Donaigh?: SN Donaigh has 33 pupils: 16 boys and 17 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN Donaigh a mixed school?: Yes. SN Donaigh takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN Donaigh?: SN Donaigh has a Church of Ireland ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN Donaigh teach through Irish?: No. SN Donaigh teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN Donaigh a DEIS school?: Yes. SN Donaigh is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read SN Donaigh's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN Donaigh's roll number, 18939Q, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN Donaigh?: The closest is Scoil Chroí Naofa, Carndomhnach. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

SN Donaigh compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN DonaighThis school		33	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	Yes
Scoil Chroí Naofa, CarndomhnachCarndonagh	900 m	124	Mostly girls	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil Naomh PadraigCarndonagh	1.1 km	163	Mostly boys	Catholic	No	Yes
Glentogher Con NSCarndonagh	2.4 km	13	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil Naomh ColmchilleCarndonagh	3.2 km	186	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Naomh BridhidCarndonagh	3.8 km	92	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil PhadraigClonmany	6.2 km	121	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Carndonagh
Co Donegal
F93CX21

Principal: Caroline Carey on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 074 937 4556
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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