Top of the Class: Buncrana school quiz team makes the grade for national final

Members of the successful Scoil Iosagain, Buncrana team pictured with Inishowen Credit Union representatives Kevin Helferty and Aeidin McCarter.

placeholder image — Members of the successful Scoil Iosagain, Buncrana team pictured with Inishowen Credit Union representatives Kevin Helferty and Aeidin McCarter.

Talented Scoil Iosagain team targets All-Ireland glory in Credit Union Schools Quiz Final at Dublin's RDS on April 19

A talented Buncrana school team is preparing to take to the national stage after securing a place in the grand finals of the Credit Union School Quiz 2026, set to take place in Dublin next week.

Scoil Iosagain will represent Inishowen Credit Union at the prestigious event on Sunday, April 19 after an impressive run through the earlier rounds of the competition.

The team first claimed victory at the local stage, which was held at the Inishowen Gateway Hotel in Buncrana, finishing in first place against strong competition.

Building on that success, they progressed to the next round where they competed against other qualifying teams from across Donegal. Their strong performance once again saw them come out on top, earning a coveted spot in the national final.

The final will take place at the RDS in Dublin on April 19, where 116 teams from across the country are expected to compete. The event is one of the highlights of the Credit Union calendar and brings together some of the brightest young minds from schools nationwide.

A spokesperson for Inishowen Credit Union said they are “so proud that Scoil Iosagain will represent us at the national final,” adding that the team’s hard work reflects great credit on both the students and their teachers.

They also noted that, with such a large number of teams taking part, the final will be a memorable experience, and wished the Scoil Iosagain team the very best of luck.