How many Gaelscoileanna are in Donegal?

Donegal has 43 all-Irish-medium schools listed on Scoil Scout — that is, 37 Gaelscoileanna (primary) and 6 Gaelcholáistí (post-primary). Gaeltacht-region schools are listed separately.

What's the difference between a Gaelscoil and a Gaelcholáiste?

A Gaelscoil is an all-Irish-medium primary school; a Gaelcholáiste is the post-primary equivalent. In both, every subject except English is taught through Irish. They're distinct from Gaeltacht schools, which are mainstream schools located in officially Irish-speaking regions.

Gaelscoileanna in Donegal

Sorted by school type, then name. Tap a school for full details — enrolment, patronage and inspection reports.

Post-PrimaryMixedGaelscoil

Coláiste Ailigh

Cnoc na Móna, Leitir Ceanainn, Co Dhún na nGall · Donegal · F92 N2HE

Patron: Donegal ETB

Students321

PTR14.0:1

Post-PrimaryMixedGaelscoil

Coláiste Eoghain

Muileann Thulaigh Gharbháin, Bun Cranncha, Co. Dhún na nGall · Donegal · F93 XT38

Patron: Donegal ETB

Students17

PTR5.7:1

Post-PrimaryMixedDEIS · DEISGaelscoil

Coláiste Phobail Cholmcille

Baile Úr, Oileán Thoraí, Doirí Beaga, Co. Dhún Na nGall · Donegal · F92 X023

Patron: Donegal ETB

Students10

PTR3.3:1

Post-PrimaryMixedDEIS · DEISGaelscoil

Gairm Scoil Chú Uladh

Béal an Átha Móir, An Clochán, Leifear, Co Dhún na nGall · Donegal · F93 DK03

Patron: Donegal ETB

Students96

PTR13.7:1

Post-PrimaryMixedDEIS · DEISGaelscoil

Gairmscoil Mhic Diarmada

An Leadhbgarbh, Árainn Mhór, Co Dhún na nGall · Donegal · F92 YP83

Patron: Donegal ETB

Students66

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Post-PrimaryMixedDEIS · DEISGaelscoil

Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair

Na Doirí Beaga, Leitir Ceannain, Co. Dhún na nGall. · Donegal · F92 HX52

Patron: Donegal ETB&Bishop of Raphoe

Students439

PTR14.2:1

PrimaryMixedDEIS · DEISGaelscoil

Brackey National School

Scoil an Bhreacaigh

Ard a Ratha, Co Dhun Na Ngall · Donegal · F94 CX52

Patron: Catholic

Students22

PTR7.3:1

PrimaryMixedGaelscoilHot meals

Gaelscoil Adhamhnain

Gleann Cearra, Leitir Ceanainn, Co. Dhún na nGall · Donegal · F92 PV04

Patron: Catholic

Students406

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PrimaryMixedGaelscoilHot meals

Gaelscoil Bhun Cranncha

Ascaill an Chaisleain, Bun Cranncha, CO. DHÚN NA nGALL · Donegal · F93 YW18

Patron: Inter Denominational

Students69

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PrimaryMixedGaelscoilHot meals

Gaelscoil Chois Feabhaill

Lána Baile an Ealaigh,, Bun an Phobail, Co. Dhún na nGall · Donegal · F93 XA36

Patron: Catholic

Students71

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PrimaryMixedDEIS · DEISGaelscoil

Gaelscoil Eirne

Fearainn an Bhaile, Béal Átha Seannaigh, Co. Dhún na nGall · Donegal · F94 KP62

Patron: Inter Denominational

Students28

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PrimaryMixedGaelscoil2 Special ClassesHot meals

Gaelscoil na gCeithre Maistri

Páirc an tSrutháin, Baile Dhún na nGall, Co Dhún na nGall · Donegal · F94 T863

Patron: Inter Denominational

Students54

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PrimaryMixedDEIS · DEISGaelscoil3 Special Classes

S N Adhamhnain

An Luinnigh, Doire Beaga, Leitir Ceanainn, Co. Dhun na nGall · Donegal · F92 C963

Patron: Catholic

Students135

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PrimaryMixedDEIS · DEISGaelscoil

S N An Chaiseal

An Caiseal, Gleann Cholmcille, Co. Dhún na nGall · Donegal · F94 W968

Patron: Catholic

Students62

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PrimaryMixedDEIS · DEISGaelscoil

S N An Choimin

An Gharbháin, An Clochán, Co. Dhún na nGall · Donegal · F93 CF67

Patron: Catholic

Students62

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PrimaryMixedDEIS · DEISGaelscoil

S N Caiseal na gCorr

Gort a Choirce, Leitir Ceanainn, Co. Dhún na nGall · Donegal · F92 YY24

Patron: Catholic

Students48

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PrimaryMixedDEIS · DEISGaelscoil

S N Cnoc na Naomh

Doire Chonaire, Gort a Choirce, Leitir Ceanainn, Co. Dhún na nGall · Donegal · F92 H213

Patron: Catholic

Students95

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PrimaryMixedDEIS · DEISGaelscoil

S N Dhubhthaigh

Anagaire, Leitir Ceanainn, Co Dhun Na Ngall · Donegal · F94 YH05

Patron: Catholic

Students99

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PrimaryMixedDEIS · DEISGaelscoil2 Special Classes

S N Duchoraidh

Duchoraidh, Co Dhun Na Ngall · Donegal · F94 YP28

Patron: Catholic

Students10

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PrimaryMixedDEIS · DEISGaelscoil

S N Glasain

Glassan, Croasloch, Co. Dhún na nGall · Donegal · F92 KV97

Patron: Catholic

Students25

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PrimaryMixedDEIS · DEISGaelscoil

S N Gort An Choirce

Leitir Ceanainn, Co Dhun Na Ngall · Donegal · F92 W021

Patron: Catholic

Students35

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PrimaryMixedDEIS · DEISGaelscoil

S N Loch An Iubhair

Loch an Iúir, Anagaire, Leitir Ceanainn · Donegal · F94 X850

Patron: Catholic

Students24

PTR8.0:1

PrimaryMixedGaelscoilHot meals

S N Mhin Teineadh De

Mín Tine Dé, Ard an Rátha, Co. Dhún na nGall · Donegal · F94 Y886

Patron: Catholic

Students17

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PrimaryMixedDEIS · DEISGaelscoil

S N Min An Aoire

Meenaneary, Carrick, Co. Donegal · Donegal · F94 DD80

Patron: Catholic

Students16

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PrimaryMixedDEIS · DEISGaelscoil

S N Naomh Brid

Na Dúnaibh, Leitir Ceanainn, Co. Dhún na nGall · Donegal · F92 XP86

Patron: Catholic

Students71

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PrimaryMixedDEIS · DEISGaelscoil

S N Olibhear Pluinceid

Rann na Feirsde, Anagaire, Co. Dhún na nGall · Donegal · F94 AC96

Patron: Catholic

Students64

PTR21.3:1

PrimaryMixedDEIS · DEISGaelscoil

S N Taodhbhog

An Clochan, Leifearr, Co Dhun Na Ngall · Donegal · F93 K028

Patron: Catholic

Students55

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PrimaryMixedDEIS · DEISGaelscoil3 Special Classes

S N na Carraige

An Charraig, Co. Dhún na nGall · Donegal · F94 H674

Patron: Catholic

Students59

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PrimaryMixedDEIS · DEISGaelscoil

Scoil An Aingil Choimheadai

An Céideadh,, Ailt An Chorráin, Leitir Ceanainn, Co Dhún na nGall · Donegal · F94 W084

Patron: Catholic

Students15

PTR5.0:1

PrimaryMixedDEIS · DEISGaelscoil

Scoil Bhrighde

Mín an Chladaigh, Gort a Choirce, Leitir Ceanainn, Co. Dhún na nGall · Donegal · F92 XN81

Patron: Catholic

Students30

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PrimaryMixedDEIS · DEISGaelscoil

Scoil Chartha Naofa

Chill Chartha, Co Dhun Na Ngall · Donegal · F94 KC99

Patron: Catholic

Students107

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PrimaryMixedDEIS · DEISGaelscoil

Scoil Cholmcille

Dubhlinn Riabhach, Carraig Airt, Leitir Ceanainn, Co. Dhún na nGall · Donegal · F92 E680

Patron: Catholic

Students34

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PrimaryMixedDEIS · DEISGaelscoil

Scoil Fhionáin

Baile Chonaill, An Fál Carrach, Co. Dhún na nGall · Donegal · F92 FW44

Patron: Catholic

Students193

PTR21.4:1

PrimaryMixedDEIS · DEISGaelscoil1 Special Class

Scoil Mhuire

Caiseal, Ceanndroma O.P., FÁNaid · Donegal · F92 V449

Patron: Catholic

Students61

PTR20.3:1

PrimaryMixedDEIS · DEISGaelscoil

Scoil Mhuire B&C

Na Doirí Beaga, Leitir Ceanainn, Co. Dhún na nGall · Donegal · F92 NN82

Patron: Catholic

Students91

PTR22.8:1

PrimaryMixedDEIS · DEISGaelscoil

Scoil Naomh Cholmcille

Oileán Thoraí, Co. Dhún na nGall · Donegal · F92 XV52

Patron: Catholic

Students20

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PrimaryMixedDEIS · DEISGaelscoil

Scoil Naomh Dubhthach

Machaire Rabhartaigh, Gort a Choirce, Co. Dhún na nGall · Donegal · F92 AW64

Patron: Catholic

Students30

PTR10.0:1

PrimaryMixedDEIS · DEISGaelscoil

Scoil Phadraig

Dobhar, Na Doirí Beaga, Leitir Ceanainn · Donegal · F92 VK88

Patron: Catholic

Students96

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PrimaryMixedDEIS · DEISGaelscoil

Scoil an tStratha Mhóir

Mín an Lábáin, Leitir Ceanainn, Co. Dhún na nGall · Donegal · F92 P280

Patron: Catholic

Students70

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PrimaryMixedDEIS · DEISGaelscoil

Sn Arainn Mhor I

Arainn Mór, Co. Dhún na nGall · Donegal · F92 Y978

Patron: Catholic

Students22

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PrimaryMixedDEIS · DEISGaelscoil3 Special Classes

Sn Arainn Mhor Ii

Arainn Mhór, Co. Dhún na nGall · Donegal · F92 AE75

Patron: Catholic

Students21

PTR7.0:1

PrimaryMixedDEIS · DEISGaelscoil3 Special Classes

Sn Chonaill

Machaire Chlochair, Bun Beag, Co. Dhún na nGall · Donegal · F92 DD30

Patron: Catholic

Students110

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PrimaryMixedDEIS · DEISGaelscoil

Sn Eadan Fhionnfhaoich

Na Gleannta, Co Dhun Na Ngall · Donegal · F94 D267

Patron: Catholic

Students11

PTR3.7:1

Gaelscoileanna in Donegal — frequently asked questions

How many Gaelscoileanna are in Donegal?: Donegal has 43 all-Irish-medium schools listed on Scoil Scout — that is, 37 Gaelscoileanna (primary) and 6 Gaelcholáistí (post-primary). Gaeltacht-region schools are listed separately.
What's the difference between a Gaelscoil and a Gaelcholáiste?: A Gaelscoil is an all-Irish-medium primary school; a Gaelcholáiste is the post-primary equivalent. In both, every subject except English is taught through Irish. They're distinct from Gaeltacht schools, which are mainstream schools located in officially Irish-speaking regions.

See all schools in Donegal43 Gaelscoileanna and Gaelcholáistí listed