St Flannan's College
Ennis, Co. Clare
1,270 studentsMixedSecondaryTY
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Students this year
1,270 students: 404 girls and 866 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 216
- 2nd year
- 239
- 3rd year
- 212
- TY
- 182
- 5th year
- 222
- 6th year
- 199
Transition Year: 182 students are in Transition Year, about as many as in 3rd year. That usually means most students take it. Ask whether it's optional.
What it costs
- Tuition fees
- None. The school is in the free education scheme.
- Schoolbooks
- Free in every year, including TY, under the free schoolbooks scheme.
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At a glance
St Flannan's College is a voluntary secondary school in Ennis, Co. Clare (Eircode V95 Y102). St Flannan's College has 1,270 students: 866 boys and 404 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 866 boys, 404 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- Bishop of Killaloe
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 61920N
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is St Flannan's College?
- St Flannan's College is a voluntary secondary school in Ennis, Co. Clare (Eircode V95 Y102).
- How many students go to St Flannan's College?
- St Flannan's College has 1,270 students: 866 boys and 404 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of St Flannan's College?
- Donal Cahir is the principal of St Flannan's College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is St Flannan's College a mixed school?
- Yes. St Flannan's College takes both boys and girls.
- Is St Flannan's College fee-paying?
- No. St Flannan's College is in the free education scheme, so there are no tuition fees. Like most schools it may ask for a voluntary contribution, which can't be compulsory.
- What is the ethos of St Flannan's College?
- St Flannan's College has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Bishop of Killaloe.
- Does St Flannan's College teach through Irish?
- No. St Flannan's College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does St Flannan's College have Transition Year?
- 182 students are in Transition Year, about as many as in 3rd year. That usually means most students take it. Ask whether it's optional.
- Is St Flannan's College a DEIS school?
- No. St Flannan's College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read St Flannan's College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Flannan's College's roll number, 61920N, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near St Flannan's College?
- The closest is Coláiste Mhuire. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.
Closest secondary schools
| School | Distance | Students | Boys and girls | Type | Fees | Irish-medium | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Flannan's CollegeThis school | 1,270 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | No | No | |
| Coláiste MhuireEnnis | 1.4 km | 1,013 | Girls | Secondary | Free | No | No |
| Ennis Community CollegeEnnis | 1.5 km | 614 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Stream | Yes |
| Rice CollegeEnnis | 1.6 km | 666 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | No | No |
| St. Joseph's Secondary School TullaEnnis | 15.3 km | 727 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | No | No |
| Shannon Comprehensive SchoolShannon | 16.0 km | 765 | Mixed | Comprehensive school | Free | No | No |
| St Caimin's Community SchoolShannon | 16.5 km | 794 | Mixed | Community school | Free | No | No |
Straight-line distances. Compare with the two closest · See more schools near here.
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Contact
EnnisCo Clare
V95Y102
- Principal: Donal Cahir on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 065 682 8019
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.stflannanscollege.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Holy Family Snr900 m
- Holy Family Junior School1.0 km
- Ennis NS1.4 km
- Chriost Ri1.6 km
- Bunscoil na mBraithre1.6 km
Next school holidays
Strike: most secondary schools are expected to close on Wednesday, 21 October. Strikes and work-to-rule
- In 8 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
- In 9 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
- In 17 weeksFebruary mid-term breakMon, 15 February to Fri 19 February 2027
These dates are set for every secondary school in Ireland. Check with St Flannan's College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar