Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair, Desmond College or Gairmscoil Mhic Diarmada?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Pobalscoil Ghaoth DobhairRemove | Desmond CollegeRemove | Gairmscoil Mhic DiarmadaRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Leitir Ceannain, Co. Donegal | Newcastle West, Co. Limerick | Árainn Mhór, Co. Donegal |
| Students | 414 | 539 | 61 |
| Type | Community school | Community college (ETB) | Community college (ETB) |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | None found yet | None found yet | None found yet |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (192 boys, 222 girls) | Mixed (285 boys, 254 girls) | Mixed (30 boys, 31 girls) |
| Ethos | Inter-denominational | Multi-denominational | Multi-denominational |
| Taught through | Irish | English, with an Irish-medium stream | English, with an Irish-medium stream |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Looks optional | Most students take it |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Distance from the first school | 298.4 km | 18.5 km | |
| Roll number | 91409A | 71790J | 71244F |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair | Read on gov.ie for Desmond College | Read on gov.ie for Gairmscoil Mhic Diarmada |
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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.