Is Scoil Mhuire a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil Mhuire takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Scoil Mhuire?

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

Does Scoil Mhuire teach through Irish?

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

Is Scoil Mhuire a DEIS school?

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

What other primary schools are near Scoil Mhuire?

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

Scoil Mhuire

Glenties, Co. Donegal

155 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

At a glance

Scoil Mhuire is a primary school in Glenties, Co. Donegal (Eircode F94 HT62). Scoil Mhuire has 155 pupils: 70 boys and 85 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Pupils: 155
Boys and girls: Mixed · 70 boys, 85 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19912B

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Questions parents ask

Where is Scoil Mhuire?: Scoil Mhuire is a primary school in Glenties, Co. Donegal (Eircode F94 HT62).
How many pupils go to Scoil Mhuire?: Scoil Mhuire has 155 pupils: 70 boys and 85 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Mhuire a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil Mhuire takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil Mhuire?: Scoil Mhuire has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Mhuire teach through Irish?: No. Scoil Mhuire teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil Mhuire a DEIS school?: Yes. Scoil Mhuire is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Mhuire?: The closest is St Riaghans NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil Mhuire compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil MhuireThis school		155	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Riaghans NSGlenties	4.0 km	26	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Chill CoinnighGlenties	5.9 km	5	Girls	Catholic	No	Yes
Gortnacart NSArdara	6.5 km	16	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Min A Ghabhann NSDonegal	7.0 km	39	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Eadan FhionnfhaoichNa Gleannta	7.0 km	10	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
SN Leitir Mhic an BhairdLettermacaward	7.1 km	16	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Co. Donegal
F94HT62

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In 2 weeksOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 11 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
In 19 weeksFebruary mid-term breakThu, 18 February to Fri 19 February 2027

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