Gairm Scoil Chú Uladh
Leifear, Co. Donegal
87 studentsMixedGaelcholáisteDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY
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Students this year
87 students: 47 girls and 40 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 22
- 2nd year
- 10
- 3rd year
- 17
- TY
- 17
- 5th year
- 9
- 6th year
- 12
Transition Year: 17 students are in Transition Year, about as many as in 3rd year. That usually means most students take it. Ask whether it's optional.
What it costs
- Tuition fees
- None. The school is in the free education scheme.
- Schoolbooks
- Free in every year, including TY, under the free schoolbooks scheme.
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At a glance
Gairm Scoil Chú Uladh is a community college (etb) in Leifear, Co. Donegal (Eircode F93 DK03). Gairm Scoil Chú Uladh has 87 students: 40 boys and 47 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 40 boys, 47 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Multi-denominational
- Patron
- Donegal ETB
- Language
- Gaelcholáiste: all subjects through Irish
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- Yes, part of the DEIS programme
- Roll number
- 71242B
- Gaeltacht
- Yes
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Gairm Scoil Chú Uladh?
- Gairm Scoil Chú Uladh is a community college (etb) in Leifear, Co. Donegal (Eircode F93 DK03).
- How many students go to Gairm Scoil Chú Uladh?
- Gairm Scoil Chú Uladh has 87 students: 40 boys and 47 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Gairm Scoil Chú Uladh?
- Ciaran Mac Ruaidhin is the principal of Gairm Scoil Chú Uladh, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Gairm Scoil Chú Uladh a mixed school?
- Yes. Gairm Scoil Chú Uladh takes both boys and girls.
- Is Gairm Scoil Chú Uladh fee-paying?
- No. Gairm Scoil Chú Uladh is in the free education scheme, so there are no tuition fees. Like most schools it may ask for a voluntary contribution, which can't be compulsory.
- What is the ethos of Gairm Scoil Chú Uladh?
- Gairm Scoil Chú Uladh has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Donegal ETB.
- Does Gairm Scoil Chú Uladh teach through Irish?
- Yes. Gairm Scoil Chú Uladh is a Gaelcholáiste, so students learn every subject through Irish.
- Does Gairm Scoil Chú Uladh have Transition Year?
- 17 students are in Transition Year, about as many as in 3rd year. That usually means most students take it. Ask whether it's optional.
- Is Gairm Scoil Chú Uladh a DEIS school?
- Yes. Gairm Scoil Chú Uladh is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
- Where can I read Gairm Scoil Chú Uladh's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Gairm Scoil Chú Uladh's roll number, 71242B, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Gairm Scoil Chú Uladh?
- The closest is St Columba's Comprehensive School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.
Closest secondary schools
| School | Distance | Students | Boys and girls | Type | Fees | Next date | Irish-medium | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gairm Scoil Chú UladhThis school | 87 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Yes | Yes | |
| St Columba's Comprehensive SchoolGlenties | 17.2 km | 400 | Mixed | Comprehensive school | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Finn Valley CollegeLifford | 18.4 km | 424 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Tue, 24 Nov | No | Yes |
| St Columbas CollegeStranorlar | 18.6 km | 983 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St Eunan's CollegeLetterkenny | 21.4 km | 1,003 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Loreto Secondary SchoolLetterkenny | 21.5 km | 938 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Rosses Community SchoolDungloe | 21.7 km | 509 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
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Contact
Béal an Átha MóirAn Clochán
Leifear
Co Dhún na nGall
F93DK03
- Principal: Ciaran Mac Ruaidhin on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 074 954 6133
- Email: [email protected]
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- SN Cholmcille4.7 km
- SN an Choimin7.0 km
- SN Taodhbhog8.0 km
- SN Duchoraidh11.4 km
- SN Eadan Fhionnfhaoich11.4 km
Next school holidays
- In 9 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
- In 10 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
- In 17 weeksFebruary mid-term breakMon, 15 February to Fri 19 February 2027
These dates are set for every secondary school in Ireland. Check with Gairm Scoil Chú Uladh for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar