Castletroy College, Portlaoise College or Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Castletroy CollegeRemove | Portlaoise CollegeRemove | Gaelcholáiste LuimnighRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Castletroy, Co. Limerick | Portlaoise, Co. Laois | Luimneach, Co. Limerick |
| Students | 1,360 | 1,005 | 606 |
| Type | Community college (ETB) | Community college (ETB) | Community college (ETB) |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | Applications close, Mon, 11 Jan | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | Applications close, Mon, 11 Jan |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (720 boys, 640 girls) | Mixed (496 boys, 509 girls) | Mixed (235 boys, 371 girls) |
| Ethos | Inter-denominational | Multi-denominational | Inter-denominational |
| Taught through | English | English | Irish |
| Transition Year | Most students take it | Looks optional | Looks optional |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | No | Yes | No |
| Distance from Castletroy College | 92.4 km | 4.7 km | |
| Roll number | 76073G | 71510A | 76101I |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Castletroy College | Read on gov.ie for Portlaoise College | Read on gov.ie for Gaelcholáiste Luimnigh |
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