Gairmscoil Mhic Diarmada, Coláiste Mhuirlinne/Merlin College or Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Gairmscoil Mhic DiarmadaRemove | Coláiste Mhuirlinne/Merlin CollegeRemove | Pobalscoil Ghaoth DobhairRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Árainn Mhór, Co. Donegal | Galway, Co. Galway | Leitir Ceannain, Co. Donegal |
| Students | 61 | 710 | 414 |
| Type | Community college (ETB) | Community college (ETB) | Community school |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | None found yet | None found yet | None found yet |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (30 boys, 31 girls) | Mixed (366 boys, 344 girls) | Mixed (192 boys, 222 girls) |
| Ethos | Multi-denominational | Multi-denominational | Inter-denominational |
| Taught through | English, with an Irish-medium stream | English | Irish |
| Transition Year | Most students take it | Looks optional | Looks optional |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Distance from the first school | 192.2 km | 18.5 km | |
| Roll number | 71244F | 76096S | 91409A |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Gairmscoil Mhic Diarmada | Read on gov.ie for Coláiste Mhuirlinne/Merlin College | Read on gov.ie for Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair |
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Figures from the Department of Education's latest published data. Distances are in a straight line. How to choose a secondary school.