Desmond College or Mercy College?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Desmond CollegeRemove | Mercy CollegeRemove | |
|---|---|---|
| Town | Newcastle West, Co. Limerick | Loughrea, Co. Galway |
| Students | 539 | 157 |
| Type | Community college (ETB) | Voluntary secondary school |
| Fees | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | None found yet | Applications close, Wed, 21 Oct |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (285 boys, 254 girls) | Mixed (76 boys, 81 girls) |
| Ethos | Multi-denominational | Catholic |
| Taught through | English, with an Irish-medium stream | English |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Most students take it |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day |
| DEIS | Yes | No |
| Distance from Desmond College | 79.4 km | |
| Roll number | 71790J | 63171I |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Desmond College | Read on gov.ie for Mercy College |
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