How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Eirne?

Gaelscoil Eirne has 29 pupils: 11 boys and 18 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Gaelscoil Eirne a mixed school?

Yes. Gaelscoil Eirne takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Eirne?

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

Does Gaelscoil Eirne teach through Irish?

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

Is Gaelscoil Eirne a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read Gaelscoil Eirne's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Eirne's roll number, 20167B, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Eirne?

The closest is Scoil Naomh Chaitriona. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Gaelscoil Eirne

Béal Átha Seannaigh, Co. Donegal

29 pupilsMixedInter-denominationalIrish-mediumDEIS

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At a glance

Gaelscoil Eirne is a primary school in Béal Átha Seannaigh, Co. Donegal (Eircode F94 KP62). Laura McShea is the principal of Gaelscoil Eirne, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 29
Boys and girls: Mixed · 11 boys, 18 girls
Ethos: Inter-denominational
Language: Irish-medium (all subjects through Irish)
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20167B

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 Eirne?: Gaelscoil Eirne is a primary school in Béal Átha Seannaigh, Co. Donegal (Eircode F94 KP62).
Who is the principal of Gaelscoil Eirne?: Laura McShea is the principal of Gaelscoil Eirne, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Gaelscoil Eirne?: Gaelscoil Eirne has 29 pupils: 11 boys and 18 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Gaelscoil Eirne a mixed school?: Yes. Gaelscoil Eirne takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Gaelscoil Eirne?: Gaelscoil Eirne has a Inter-denominational ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Gaelscoil Eirne teach through Irish?: Yes. Gaelscoil Eirne is an Irish-medium school (gaelscoil), so pupils learn all subjects through Irish.
Is Gaelscoil Eirne a DEIS school?: Yes. Gaelscoil Eirne is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Gaelscoil Eirne's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gaelscoil Eirne's roll number, 20167B, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Gaelscoil Eirne?: The closest is Scoil Naomh Chaitriona. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Gaelscoil Eirne compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Gaelscoil EirneThis school		29	Mixed	Inter-denominational	Yes	Yes
Scoil Naomh ChaitrionaBallyshannon	400 m	77	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Holy Family National SchoolBallyshannon	600 m	193	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Kilbarron NSBallyshannon	800 m	44	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	Yes
SN an Br M O CleirighBallyshannon	3.0 km	211	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Rockfield NSBallyshannon	5.1 km	49	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
St Macartans CentralBundoran	6.7 km	276	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes

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Contact

Fearainn an Bhaile
Béal Átha Seannaigh
Co. Dhún na nGall
F94KP62

Principal: Laura McShea on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 071 982 2780
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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