Desmond College, Finn Valley College or Colaiste Mhuire?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Desmond CollegeRemove | Finn Valley CollegeRemove | Colaiste MhuireRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Newcastle West, Co. Limerick | Lifford, Co. Donegal | Askeaton, Co. Limerick |
| Students | 539 | 424 | 268 |
| Type | Community college (ETB) | Community college (ETB) | Community college (ETB) |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | None found yet | Applications close, Tue, 24 Nov | None found yet |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (285 boys, 254 girls) | Mixed (224 boys, 200 girls) | Mixed (141 boys, 127 girls) |
| Ethos | Multi-denominational | Multi-denominational | Inter-denominational |
| Taught through | English, with an Irish-medium stream | English | English |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Looks optional | Most students take it |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | Yes | Yes | No |
| Distance from Desmond College | 275.0 km | 17.0 km | |
| Roll number | 71790J | 71240U | 71700F |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Desmond College | Read on gov.ie for Finn Valley College | Read on gov.ie for Colaiste Mhuire |
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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.