Desmond College, Dunamase College (Coláiste Dhún Másc) or Colaiste na Trocaire (Mercy Community College)?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Desmond CollegeRemove | Dunamase College (Coláiste Dhún Másc)Remove | Colaiste na Trocaire (Mercy Community College)Remove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Newcastle West, Co. Limerick | Portlaoise, Co. Laois | Rathkeale, Co. Limerick |
| Students | 539 | 506 | 537 |
| Type | Community college (ETB) | Community college (ETB) | Community college (ETB) |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | None found yet | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | None found yet |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (285 boys, 254 girls) | Mixed (258 boys, 248 girls) | Mixed (272 boys, 265 girls) |
| Ethos | Multi-denominational | Multi-denominational | Inter-denominational |
| Taught through | English, with an Irish-medium stream | English, with an Irish-medium stream | English |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Looks optional | Looks optional |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | Yes | No | No |
| Distance from Desmond College | 134.6 km | 10.7 km | |
| Roll number | 71790J | 76474B | 76061W |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Desmond College | Read on gov.ie for Dunamase College (Coláiste Dhún Másc) | Read on gov.ie for Colaiste na Trocaire (Mercy Community College) |
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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.