Who is the principal of Pobalscoil Chloich Cheannfhaola?

Maeve Sweeney is the principal of Pobalscoil Chloich Cheannfhaola, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is Pobalscoil Chloich Cheannfhaola a mixed school?

Yes. Pobalscoil Chloich Cheannfhaola takes both boys and girls.

Is Pobalscoil Chloich Cheannfhaola fee-paying?

No. Pobalscoil Chloich Cheannfhaola 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 Pobalscoil Chloich Cheannfhaola?

Pobalscoil Chloich Cheannfhaola has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Donegal ETB Bishop of Raphoe.

Does Pobalscoil Chloich Cheannfhaola teach through Irish?

No. Pobalscoil Chloich Cheannfhaola teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Pobalscoil Chloich Cheannfhaola a DEIS school?

Yes. Pobalscoil Chloich Cheannfhaola is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.

Where can I read Pobalscoil Chloich Cheannfhaola's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Pobalscoil Chloich Cheannfhaola's roll number, 91408V, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near Pobalscoil Chloich Cheannfhaola?

The closest is Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Pobalscoil Chloich Cheannfhaola

Leitir Ceanainn, Co. Donegal

455 studentsMixedDEISCommunity schoolTY optional

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Students this year

455 students: 208 girls and 247 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 107
2nd year: 79
3rd year: 79
TY: 35
5th year: 53
6th year: 102

Transition Year: 35 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (79). That usually means TY is optional here.

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

Pobalscoil Chloich Cheannfhaola is a community school in Leitir Ceanainn, Co. Donegal (Eircode F92 KR25). Pobalscoil Chloich Cheannfhaola has 455 students: 247 boys and 208 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Community school
Boys and girls: Mixed · 247 boys, 208 girls
Fees: Free education scheme, no tuition fees
Ethos: Inter-denominational
Patron: Donegal ETB Bishop of Raphoe
Language: Some subjects through Irish for some students
Day or boarding: Day school
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Roll number: 91408V
Gaeltacht: Yes

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Questions parents ask

Where is Pobalscoil Chloich Cheannfhaola?: Pobalscoil Chloich Cheannfhaola is a community school in Leitir Ceanainn, Co. Donegal (Eircode F92 KR25).
How many students go to Pobalscoil Chloich Cheannfhaola?: Pobalscoil Chloich Cheannfhaola has 455 students: 247 boys and 208 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Pobalscoil Chloich Cheannfhaola?: Maeve Sweeney is the principal of Pobalscoil Chloich Cheannfhaola, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Pobalscoil Chloich Cheannfhaola a mixed school?: Yes. Pobalscoil Chloich Cheannfhaola takes both boys and girls.
Is Pobalscoil Chloich Cheannfhaola fee-paying?: No. Pobalscoil Chloich Cheannfhaola 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 Pobalscoil Chloich Cheannfhaola?: Pobalscoil Chloich Cheannfhaola has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Donegal ETB Bishop of Raphoe.
Does Pobalscoil Chloich Cheannfhaola teach through Irish?: No. Pobalscoil Chloich Cheannfhaola teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does Pobalscoil Chloich Cheannfhaola have Transition Year?: 35 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (79). That usually means TY is optional here.
Is Pobalscoil Chloich Cheannfhaola a DEIS school?: Yes. Pobalscoil Chloich Cheannfhaola is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
Where can I read Pobalscoil Chloich Cheannfhaola's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Pobalscoil Chloich Cheannfhaola's roll number, 91408V, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Pobalscoil Chloich Cheannfhaola?: The closest is Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

Pobalscoil Chloich Cheannfhaola compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Next date	Irish-medium	DEIS
Pobalscoil Chloich CheannfhaolaThis school		455	Mixed	Community school	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
Pobalscoil Ghaoth DobhairLeitir Ceannain	12.4 km	414	Mixed	Community school	Free	None found yet	Yes	Yes
Coláiste Phobail CholmcilleDoirí Beaga	15.7 km	11	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	Yes	Yes
Loreto Community SchoolMilford	25.5 km	810	Mixed	Community school	Free	None found yet	No	No
Mulroy CollegeLetterkenny	25.7 km	617	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	Open day, Thu, 22 Oct	No	Yes
Rosses Community SchoolDungloe	26.8 km	509	Mixed	Community school	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
Gairmscoil Mhic DiarmadaÁrainn Mhór	30.5 km	61	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	Stream	Yes

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Contact

An Fálcarrach
Leitir Ceanainn
Co. Dhún na nGall
F92KR25

Principal: Maeve Sweeney on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 074 913 5424
Email: [email protected]
Website: pccfalcarragh.ie
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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

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