How many pupils go to Scoil Eoghan?

Scoil Eoghan has 212 pupils: 119 boys and 93 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil Eoghan a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil Eoghan takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Scoil Eoghan?

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

Does Scoil Eoghan teach through Irish?

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

Is Scoil Eoghan a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read Scoil Eoghan's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Eoghan's roll number, 20054L, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil Eoghan?

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

Scoil Eoghan

Moville, Co. Donegal

212 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Scoil Eoghan is a primary school in Moville, Co. Donegal (Eircode F93 A970). Liam Joseph McDermott is the principal of Scoil Eoghan, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 212
Boys and girls: Mixed · 119 boys, 93 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20054L

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 Scoil Eoghan?: Scoil Eoghan is a primary school in Moville, Co. Donegal (Eircode F93 A970).
Who is the principal of Scoil Eoghan?: Liam Joseph McDermott is the principal of Scoil Eoghan, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Eoghan?: Scoil Eoghan has 212 pupils: 119 boys and 93 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Eoghan a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil Eoghan takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil Eoghan?: Scoil Eoghan has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Eoghan teach through Irish?: No. Scoil Eoghan teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil Eoghan a DEIS school?: Yes. Scoil Eoghan is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Scoil Eoghan's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Eoghan's roll number, 20054L, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Eoghan?: The closest is Moville NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil Eoghan compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil EoghanThis school		212	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Moville NSMoville	200 m	32	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Gaelscoil Chois FeabhaillBun an Phobail	1.1 km	75	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Scoil CholmcilleMoville	3.9 km	133	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil MhuireGleneely	9.1 km	118	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil Naomh FionanQuigley's Point	10.4 km	199	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Naomh ColmchilleCarndonagh	13.0 km	186	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Bath Terrace Lane
Moville
Co. Donegal
F93A970

Principal: Liam Joseph McDermott on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 074 938 2951
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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