Coláiste Bhaile Chláir, Dunamase College (Coláiste Dhún Másc) or Coláiste Mhuirlinne/Merlin College?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Coláiste Bhaile ChláirRemove | Dunamase College (Coláiste Dhún Másc)Remove | Coláiste Mhuirlinne/Merlin CollegeRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Baile Chláir, Co. Galway | Portlaoise, Co. Laois | Galway, Co. Galway |
| Students | 1,269 | 506 | 710 |
| Type | Community college (ETB) | Community college (ETB) | Community college (ETB) |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | Applications close, Thu, 29 Oct | None found yet | None found yet |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (719 boys, 550 girls) | Mixed (258 boys, 248 girls) | Mixed (366 boys, 344 girls) |
| Ethos | Multi-denominational | Multi-denominational | Multi-denominational |
| Taught through | English | English, with an Irish-medium stream | English |
| Transition Year | Most students take it | Looks optional | Looks optional |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | No | No | Yes |
| Distance from Coláiste Bhaile Chláir | 114.2 km | 6.7 km | |
| Roll number | 76233C | 76474B | 76096S |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Coláiste Bhaile Chláir | Read on gov.ie for Dunamase College (Coláiste Dhún Másc) | Read on gov.ie for Coláiste Mhuirlinne/Merlin 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.