Virginia College, Desmond College or St Clare's College?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Virginia CollegeRemove | Desmond CollegeRemove | St Clare's CollegeRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Virginia, Co. Cavan | Newcastle West, Co. Limerick | Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan |
| Students | 809 | 539 | 578 |
| Type | Community college (ETB) | Community college (ETB) | Voluntary secondary school |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | None found yet | None found yet | None found yet |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (424 boys, 385 girls) | Mixed (285 boys, 254 girls) | Mixed (303 boys, 275 girls) |
| Ethos | Multi-denominational | Multi-denominational | Catholic |
| Taught through | English | English, with an Irish-medium stream | English |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Looks optional | Looks optional |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | No | Yes | No |
| Distance from Virginia College | 201.8 km | 8.4 km | |
| Roll number | 70390L | 71790J | 61051L |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Virginia College | Read on gov.ie for Desmond College | Read on gov.ie for St Clare's College |
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