Who is the principal of Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair?

Seoirse O Dochartaigh is the principal of Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair a mixed school?

Yes. Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair takes both boys and girls.

Is Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair fee-paying?

No. Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair 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 Ghaoth Dobhair?

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

Does Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair teach through Irish?

Yes. Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair is a Gaelcholáiste, so students learn every subject through Irish.

Is Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair's roll number, 91409A, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair?

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

Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair

Leitir Ceannain, Co. Donegal

414 studentsMixedGaelcholáisteDEISCommunity schoolTY optional

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Students this year

414 students: 222 girls and 192 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 60
2nd year: 64
3rd year: 82
TY: 57
5th year: 85
6th year: 66

Transition Year: 57 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (82). 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 Ghaoth Dobhair is a community school in Leitir Ceannain, Co. Donegal (Eircode F92 HX52). Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair has 414 students: 192 boys and 222 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Community school
Boys and girls: Mixed · 192 boys, 222 girls
Fees: Free education scheme, no tuition fees
Ethos: Inter-denominational
Patron: Donegal ETB Bishop of Raphoe
Language: Gaelcholáiste: all subjects through Irish
Day or boarding: Day school
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Roll number: 91409A
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 Ghaoth Dobhair?: Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair is a community school in Leitir Ceannain, Co. Donegal (Eircode F92 HX52).
How many students go to Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair?: Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair has 414 students: 192 boys and 222 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair?: Seoirse O Dochartaigh is the principal of Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair a mixed school?: Yes. Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair takes both boys and girls.
Is Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair fee-paying?: No. Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair 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 Ghaoth Dobhair?: Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Donegal ETB Bishop of Raphoe.
Does Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair teach through Irish?: Yes. Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair is a Gaelcholáiste, so students learn every subject through Irish.
Does Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair have Transition Year?: 57 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (82). That usually means TY is optional here.
Is Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair a DEIS school?: Yes. Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
Where can I read Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair's roll number, 91409A, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair?: The closest is Pobalscoil Chloich Cheannfhaola. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Irish-medium	DEIS
Pobalscoil Ghaoth DobhairThis school		414	Mixed	Community school	Free	Yes	Yes
Pobalscoil Chloich CheannfhaolaLeitir Ceanainn	12.4 km	455	Mixed	Community school	Free	No	Yes
Rosses Community SchoolDungloe	17.0 km	509	Mixed	Community school	Free	No	Yes
Gairmscoil Mhic DiarmadaÁrainn Mhór	18.4 km	61	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	Stream	Yes
Coláiste Phobail CholmcilleDoirí Beaga	19.0 km	11	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	Yes	Yes
Gairm Scoil Chú UladhLeifear	29.7 km	87	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	Yes	Yes
St Columba's Comprehensive SchoolGlenties	33.0 km	400	Mixed	Comprehensive school	Free	No	Yes

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Na Doirí Beaga
Leitir Ceannain
Co. Dhún na nGall.
F92HX52

Principal: Seoirse O Dochartaigh on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 074 953 1311
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.psgd.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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