Gairmscoil Mhic Diarmada, Coláiste Bhaile Chláir or Pobalscoil Chloich Cheannfhaola?

Up to three schools, side by side.

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TownÁrainn Mhór, Co. DonegalBaile Chláir, Co. GalwayLeitir Ceanainn, Co. Donegal
Students611,269455
TypeCommunity college (ETB)Community college (ETB)Community school
FeesFreeFreeFree
Next open night or deadlineNone found yetApplications close, Thu, 29 OctNone found yet
Boys and girlsMixed (30 boys, 31 girls)Mixed (719 boys, 550 girls)Mixed (247 boys, 208 girls)
EthosMulti-denominationalMulti-denominationalInter-denominational
Taught throughEnglish, with an Irish-medium streamEnglishEnglish
Transition YearMost students take itMost students take itLooks optional
Day or boardingDayDayDay
DEISYesNoYes
Distance from the first school186.0 km30.5 km
Roll number71244F76233C91408V
Inspection reportsRead on gov.ie for Gairmscoil Mhic DiarmadaRead on gov.ie for Coláiste Bhaile ChláirRead on gov.ie for Pobalscoil Chloich Cheannfhaola

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