How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Donncha Rua?

Gaelscoil Donncha Rua has 68 pupils: 33 boys and 35 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Gaelscoil Donncha Rua a mixed school?

Yes. Gaelscoil Donncha Rua takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Donncha Rua?

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

Does Gaelscoil Donncha Rua teach through Irish?

Yes. Gaelscoil Donncha Rua is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.

Is Gaelscoil Donncha Rua a DEIS school?

Yes. Gaelscoil Donncha Rua is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Gaelscoil Donncha Rua's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Donncha Rua's roll number, 19849U, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Donncha Rua?

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

Gaelscoil Donncha Rua

Sionna, Co. Clare

68 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-mediumDEIS

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At a glance

Gaelscoil Donncha Rua is a primary school in Sionna, Co. Clare (Eircode V14 AY84). Aisling Ní Áirtnéada is the principal of Gaelscoil Donncha Rua, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 68
Boys and girls: Mixed · 33 boys, 35 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19849U

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 Gaelscoil Donncha Rua?: Gaelscoil Donncha Rua is a primary school in Sionna, Co. Clare (Eircode V14 AY84).
Who is the principal of Gaelscoil Donncha Rua?: Aisling Ní Áirtnéada is the principal of Gaelscoil Donncha Rua, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Donncha Rua?: Gaelscoil Donncha Rua has 68 pupils: 33 boys and 35 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Gaelscoil Donncha Rua a mixed school?: Yes. Gaelscoil Donncha Rua takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Donncha Rua?: Gaelscoil Donncha Rua has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Gaelscoil Donncha Rua teach through Irish?: Yes. Gaelscoil Donncha Rua is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Gaelscoil Donncha Rua a DEIS school?: Yes. Gaelscoil Donncha Rua is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Gaelscoil Donncha Rua's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Donncha Rua's roll number, 19849U, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Donncha Rua?: The closest is St Conaires NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Gaelscoil Donncha Rua compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Gaelscoil Donncha RuaThis school		68	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
St Conaires NSShannon	400 m	338	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Naomh TolaShannon	700 m	218	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Aidans NSShannon	1.0 km	260	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Shannon Airport 1 NSShannon	1.2 km	113	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Shannon Airport No 2 NSShannon	1.4 km	51	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
SN Cluain MuingeNewmarket-on-Fergus	3.0 km	205	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Bóthar Linne
Sionna
Co An Chláir
V14AY84

Principal: Aisling Ní Áirtnéada on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 061 363 165
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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