How many pupils go to Gaelscoil na gCeithre Maistri?

Gaelscoil na gCeithre Maistri has 55 pupils: 25 boys and 30 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Gaelscoil na gCeithre Maistri a mixed school?

Yes. Gaelscoil na gCeithre Maistri takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Gaelscoil na gCeithre Maistri?

Gaelscoil na gCeithre Maistri has a Inter-denominational ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Gaelscoil na gCeithre Maistri teach through Irish?

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

Is Gaelscoil na gCeithre Maistri a DEIS school?

No. Gaelscoil na gCeithre Maistri is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Gaelscoil na gCeithre Maistri's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil na gCeithre Maistri's roll number, 20096E, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil na gCeithre Maistri?

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

Gaelscoil na gCeithre Maistri

Baile Dhún na nGall, Co. Donegal

55 pupilsMixedInter-denominationalIrish-medium

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At a glance

Gaelscoil na gCeithre Maistri is a primary school in Baile Dhún na nGall, Co. Donegal (Eircode F94 T863). Eoghan Ó Gráda is the principal of Gaelscoil na gCeithre Maistri, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 55
Boys and girls: Mixed · 25 boys, 30 girls
Ethos: Inter-denominational
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20096E

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 na gCeithre Maistri?: Gaelscoil na gCeithre Maistri is a primary school in Baile Dhún na nGall, Co. Donegal (Eircode F94 T863).
Who is the principal of Gaelscoil na gCeithre Maistri?: Eoghan Ó Gráda is the principal of Gaelscoil na gCeithre Maistri, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Gaelscoil na gCeithre Maistri?: Gaelscoil na gCeithre Maistri has 55 pupils: 25 boys and 30 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Gaelscoil na gCeithre Maistri a mixed school?: Yes. Gaelscoil na gCeithre Maistri takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Gaelscoil na gCeithre Maistri?: Gaelscoil na gCeithre Maistri has a Inter-denominational ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Gaelscoil na gCeithre Maistri teach through Irish?: Yes. Gaelscoil na gCeithre Maistri is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Gaelscoil na gCeithre Maistri a DEIS school?: No. Gaelscoil na gCeithre Maistri is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Gaelscoil na gCeithre Maistri's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil na gCeithre Maistri's roll number, 20096E, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil na gCeithre Maistri?: The closest is Glebe NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Gaelscoil na gCeithre Maistri compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Gaelscoil na gCeithre MaistriThis school		55	Mixed	Inter-denominational	Yes	No
Glebe NSDonegal	1.2 km	121	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Scoil Aodh Rua&nualaDonegal Town	1.3 km	219	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Naomh AdhamhnainLaghey	2.7 km	123	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil an Linbh ÍosaDonegal Town	3.0 km	274	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Francis NSBarnesmore	6.2 km	159	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Naomh PeadarMountcharles	6.5 km	135	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Páirc an tSrutháin
Baile Dhún na nGall
Co Dhún na nGall
F94T863

Principal: Eoghan Ó Gráda on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 074 972 1095
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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