Welcome to Scoil Cholmcille Newtowncunningham
Learn | Believe | Educate | AchieveGeneral Info
Nicola McCarthy
Deputy Principal/SET
AnneMarie Mc Bride
Quick Info
Covid Response Plan
Admission and Enrolment
Split Class
School Day
9.30am
– SCHOOL STARTS
11.15am
– MORNING BREAK
1.00pm
– LUNCH BREAK
2.10pm
– HOME-TIME FOR JUNIOR AND SENIOR INFANTS
3.10pm
– HOME-TIME FOR 1ST – 6TH CLASS PUPILS
Child Safeguarding
Behaviour & Anti - Bullying
Health & Safety
Healthy Eating
Data Protection
Additional School Policies
Work Place Policies
Board of Management
Patron’s Nominees
– Selena Page (Chairperson)
Parent’s Nominees
– Aaron Donnelly
– Karin Flanagan
Teacher’s Nominee
– David Lee
Principal/Secretary
– Nicola McCarthy
Community Nominees
– Sinéad Logue
– James Mc Geady
Staff 2025-2026
JUNIOR INFANTS CLASS TEACHER
Maria Curran
SENIOR INFANTS CLASS TEACHER
Mary Ann Bonner
1ST CLASS TEACHER
Sinéad Mc Menamin
2nd CLASS TEACHER
Melanie Toland
3RD CLASS TEACHER
Denise Mc Monagle
3rd & 4TH CLASS TEACHER
David Lee
5TH CLASS TEACHER
Michael Killen
6TH CLASS TEACHER
Deirdre Mullaney
DEPUTY PRINCIPAL/SET
AnneMarie Mc Bride
SET
Julie Toland
Maura Lafferty
Ann Marie Kelly
Ciamhe Harvey/Mary Gallagher
SPECIAL NEEDS ASSISTANTS
Barbara Coyle
Dympna Whoriskey
Julie Brogan
Lisa Marley
Emma Brown
SECRETARY
Geraldine Mc Fadden
CARETAKER
Housekeeping
Laura Mc Crossan
Important Dates 2025-2026
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
Term 1: Thursday 28th August 2025
Halloween Holidays
Monday 27th – Friday 31st October
Christmas Holidays
Commence on Friday 19th December 2025 @12noon
Term 2 Begins: Monday 5th January 2026
SPRING BREAKS
Saint Brigid’s Day – Monday 2nd February 2026
Mid-Term – Thursday 19th and Friday 20th February 2026
SAINT PATRICK'S DAY
Tuesday 17th March 2026
Easter Holidays
Bank Holiday Closures
May BH – Monday 4th and Tuesday 5th 2026
June BH – Friday 29th to Tuesday 2nd June 2026
SUMMER HOLIDAYS
Thursday 25th June 2026
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About Us
Scoil Cholmcille is a medium sized primary school and is situated in the village of Newtowncunningham, Co Donegal. The village itself lies almost midway between Derry City and Letterkenny.
The religious denomination of the Scoil Cholmcille is Catholic with strong emphasis on Christian values and attitudes. The Bishop of Raphoe, Alan McGuckian, is the Patron. However, children of all faiths, and none, are very welcome to attend our school.
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Location
Newtowncunningham, Lifford
Donegal F93WN51
School Hours
Weekends: Closed
Phone & Email
074 9156308
principal@scoilcholmcillenewtown.ie
Welcome/Fáilte
Welcome to our school website. We thank you for taking the time to visit.
Scoil Cholmcille is a warm, welcoming and friendly school, where every child is valued and respected. We encourage each child to achieve their personal best, to take pride in their work and to value every achievement and success along the way.
Students
Outdoor Play Areas/Pitches
Staff
Years Establishedon current campus
Get In Touch
Location: Newtowncunningham Co Donegal – F93WN51
Telephone: 074 9156308
Email: principal@scoilcholmcillenewtown.ie
School Hours: M-F: 9:30am – 3:10pm