How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Bhun Cranncha?

Gaelscoil Bhun Cranncha has 67 pupils: 29 boys and 38 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Gaelscoil Bhun Cranncha a mixed school?

Yes. Gaelscoil Bhun Cranncha takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Bhun Cranncha?

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

Does Gaelscoil Bhun Cranncha teach through Irish?

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

Is Gaelscoil Bhun Cranncha a DEIS school?

No. Gaelscoil Bhun Cranncha is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Gaelscoil Bhun Cranncha's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Bhun Cranncha's roll number, 20097G, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Bhun Cranncha?

The closest is St. Mura's National School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Gaelscoil Bhun Cranncha

Bun Cranncha, Co. Donegal

67 pupilsMixedInter-denominationalIrish-medium

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At a glance

Gaelscoil Bhun Cranncha is a primary school in Bun Cranncha, Co. Donegal (Eircode F93 YW18). Pól Mac Daibhéid is the principal of Gaelscoil Bhun Cranncha, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 67
Boys and girls: Mixed · 29 boys, 38 girls
Ethos: Inter-denominational
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20097G

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 Bhun Cranncha?: Gaelscoil Bhun Cranncha is a primary school in Bun Cranncha, Co. Donegal (Eircode F93 YW18).
Who is the principal of Gaelscoil Bhun Cranncha?: Pól Mac Daibhéid is the principal of Gaelscoil Bhun Cranncha, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Bhun Cranncha?: Gaelscoil Bhun Cranncha has 67 pupils: 29 boys and 38 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Gaelscoil Bhun Cranncha a mixed school?: Yes. Gaelscoil Bhun Cranncha takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Bhun Cranncha?: Gaelscoil Bhun Cranncha has a Inter-denominational ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Gaelscoil Bhun Cranncha teach through Irish?: Yes. Gaelscoil Bhun Cranncha is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Gaelscoil Bhun Cranncha a DEIS school?: No. Gaelscoil Bhun Cranncha is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Gaelscoil Bhun Cranncha's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Bhun Cranncha's roll number, 20097G, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Bhun Cranncha?: The closest is St. Mura's National School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

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Gaelscoil Bhun Cranncha compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Gaelscoil Bhun CrannchaThis school		67	Mixed	Inter-denominational	Yes	No
St. Mura's National SchoolBuncrana	500 m	26	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Scoil IosagainBuncrana	500 m	779	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Orans NSBuncrana	1.9 km	228	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Garvans NSRathmullan	6.2 km	33	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN Naomh EighneachBuncrannach	6.5 km	75	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Rathmullen NSRathmullen	7.0 km	119	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Ascaill an Chaisleain
Bun Cranncha
Co. Dhún na Ngall
F93YW18

Principal: Pól Mac Daibhéid on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 074 936 1988
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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