How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Adhamhnain?

Gaelscoil Adhamhnain has 410 pupils: 191 boys and 219 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Gaelscoil Adhamhnain a mixed school?

Yes. Gaelscoil Adhamhnain takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Adhamhnain?

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

Does Gaelscoil Adhamhnain teach through Irish?

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

Is Gaelscoil Adhamhnain a DEIS school?

No. Gaelscoil Adhamhnain is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Gaelscoil Adhamhnain's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Adhamhnain's roll number, 19971R, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Adhamhnain?

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

Gaelscoil Adhamhnain

Leitir Ceanainn, Co. Donegal

410 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-medium

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At a glance

Gaelscoil Adhamhnain is a primary school in Leitir Ceanainn, Co. Donegal (Eircode F92 PV04). Colm Breathnach is the principal of Gaelscoil Adhamhnain, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 410
Boys and girls: Mixed · 191 boys, 219 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 19971R

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 Adhamhnain?: Gaelscoil Adhamhnain is a primary school in Leitir Ceanainn, Co. Donegal (Eircode F92 PV04).
Who is the principal of Gaelscoil Adhamhnain?: Colm Breathnach is the principal of Gaelscoil Adhamhnain, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Adhamhnain?: Gaelscoil Adhamhnain has 410 pupils: 191 boys and 219 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Gaelscoil Adhamhnain a mixed school?: Yes. Gaelscoil Adhamhnain takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Adhamhnain?: Gaelscoil Adhamhnain has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Gaelscoil Adhamhnain teach through Irish?: Yes. Gaelscoil Adhamhnain is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Gaelscoil Adhamhnain a DEIS school?: No. Gaelscoil Adhamhnain is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Gaelscoil Adhamhnain's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Adhamhnain's roll number, 19971R, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Adhamhnain?: The closest is St Bernadette Special School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Gaelscoil Adhamhnain compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Gaelscoil AdhamhnainThis school		410	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
St Bernadette Special SchoolLetterkenny	200 m	129	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Muire Gan SmalLetterkenny	800 m	480	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil ChoilmcilleLetterkenny	900 m	659	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Little Angels Special SchoolLetterkenny	1.5 km	145	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Baile RaighinLetterkenny	2.5 km	215	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Letterkenny Educate Together NSLetterkenny	2.6 km	420	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	Yes

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Contact

Gleann Cearra
Leitir Ceanainn
Co. Dhún na nGall
F92PV04

Principal: Colm Breathnach on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 074 912 6117
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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