How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Chois Feabhaill?

Gaelscoil Chois Feabhaill has 75 pupils: 28 boys and 47 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Gaelscoil Chois Feabhaill a mixed school?

Yes. Gaelscoil Chois Feabhaill takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Chois Feabhaill?

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

Does Gaelscoil Chois Feabhaill teach through Irish?

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

Is Gaelscoil Chois Feabhaill a DEIS school?

No. Gaelscoil Chois Feabhaill is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Gaelscoil Chois Feabhaill's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Chois Feabhaill's roll number, 20144M, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Chois Feabhaill?

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

Gaelscoil Chois Feabhaill

Bun an Phobail, Co. Donegal

75 pupilsMixedCatholicIrish-medium

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At a glance

Gaelscoil Chois Feabhaill is a primary school in Bun an Phobail, Co. Donegal (Eircode F93 XA36). Áine Bean Uí Chnáimhsí is the principal of Gaelscoil Chois Feabhaill, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 75
Boys and girls: Mixed · 28 boys, 47 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20144M

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 Chois Feabhaill?: Gaelscoil Chois Feabhaill is a primary school in Bun an Phobail, Co. Donegal (Eircode F93 XA36).
Who is the principal of Gaelscoil Chois Feabhaill?: Áine Bean Uí Chnáimhsí is the principal of Gaelscoil Chois Feabhaill, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Chois Feabhaill?: Gaelscoil Chois Feabhaill has 75 pupils: 28 boys and 47 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Gaelscoil Chois Feabhaill a mixed school?: Yes. Gaelscoil Chois Feabhaill takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Chois Feabhaill?: Gaelscoil Chois Feabhaill has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Gaelscoil Chois Feabhaill teach through Irish?: Yes. Gaelscoil Chois Feabhaill is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Gaelscoil Chois Feabhaill a DEIS school?: No. Gaelscoil Chois Feabhaill is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Gaelscoil Chois Feabhaill's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Chois Feabhaill's roll number, 20144M, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Chois Feabhaill?: The closest is Moville NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Gaelscoil Chois Feabhaill compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Gaelscoil Chois FeabhaillThis school		75	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	No
Moville NSMoville	1.0 km	32	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
Scoil EoghanMoville	1.1 km	212	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil CholmcilleMoville	2.8 km	133	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil MhuireGleneely	9.7 km	118	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil Naomh FionanQuigley's Point	11.5 km	199	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Naomh BodainCuldaff	13.6 km	108	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Lána Baile an Ealaigh,
Bun an Phobail
Co. Dhún na nGall
F93XA36

Principal: Áine Bean Uí Chnáimhsí on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 074 938 5762
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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