How many pupils go to Scoil Chróine?

Scoil Chróine has 265 pupils: 139 boys and 126 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil Chróine a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil Chróine takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Scoil Chróine?

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

Does Scoil Chróine teach through Irish?

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

Is Scoil Chróine a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read Scoil Chróine's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Chróine's roll number, 20421M, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil Chróine?

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

Scoil Chróine

An Clochán Liath, Co. Donegal

265 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Scoil Chróine is a primary school in An Clochán Liath, Co. Donegal (Eircode F94 YV26). Micheál Ó Fearraigh is the principal of Scoil Chróine, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 265
Boys and girls: Mixed · 139 boys, 126 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20421M
Gaeltacht: Yes

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 Chróine?: Scoil Chróine is a primary school in An Clochán Liath, Co. Donegal (Eircode F94 YV26).
Who is the principal of Scoil Chróine?: Micheál Ó Fearraigh is the principal of Scoil Chróine, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Chróine?: Scoil Chróine has 265 pupils: 139 boys and 126 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Chróine a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil Chróine takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil Chróine?: Scoil Chróine has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Chróine teach through Irish?: No. Scoil Chróine teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil Chróine a DEIS school?: Yes. Scoil Chróine is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Scoil Chróine's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Chróine's roll number, 20421M, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Chróine?: The closest is Scoil Roisin. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil Chróine compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil ChróineThis school		265	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil RoisinAn Clochán Liath	4.3 km	51	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
S N na hAcraiBurtonport	5.6 km	70	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Scoil an Aingil ChoimheadaiLeitir Ceanainn	6.7 km	14	Mostly girls	Catholic	Yes	Yes
SN Loch an IubhairLeitir Ceanainn	7.3 km	25	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes
Scoil MhuireLetterkenny	8.0 km	42	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
SN DhubhthaighLeitir Ceanainn	8.7 km	91	Mixed	Catholic	Yes	Yes

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Contact

An Clochán Liath
Co. Dhún na nGall
F94YV26

Principal: Micheál Ó Fearraigh on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 074 952 1316
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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