Who is the principal of Coláiste Muire?

Fergus O'Brien is the principal of Coláiste Muire, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is Coláiste Muire a mixed school?

Yes. Coláiste Muire takes both boys and girls.

Is Coláiste Muire fee-paying?

No. Coláiste Muire 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 Coláiste Muire?

Coláiste Muire has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Presentation Brothers Schools Trust.

Does Coláiste Muire teach through Irish?

No. Coláiste Muire teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Coláiste Muire a DEIS school?

No. Coláiste Muire is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Coláiste Muire's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Coláiste Muire's roll number, 62180E, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near Coláiste Muire?

The closest is Carrignafoy Community College. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Coláiste Muire

Cobh, Co. Cork

709 studentsMixedSecondaryTY

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Applying for September 2027

Applications open: Thursday, 1 October, 12am (passed)Online applications for admission commence
Applications close: Thursday, 22 October, 12amOnline applications treated as late from this dateAdd to calendar
Offers by: Friday, 6 NovemberApplicants notified by letter of decisionAdd to calendar
Accept by: Friday, 13 November, 3.30pmWritten confirmation, birth certificate copy, photograph and fees payment requiredAdd to calendar

From the school's website (1), the school's website (2), checked 17 October. Always confirm with the school.

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Students this year

709 students: 333 girls and 376 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 98
2nd year: 126
3rd year: 122
TY: 131
5th year: 128
6th year: 104

Transition Year: 131 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.
Voluntary contribution: €15 a year. Coláiste Muire Cobh App
Device: School sourced laptop/notebook device required for all 1st years
Schoolbooks: Free in every year, including TY, under the free schoolbooks scheme.

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At a glance

Coláiste Muire is a voluntary secondary school in Cobh, Co. Cork (Eircode P24 EW42). Coláiste Muire has 709 students: 376 boys and 333 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Voluntary secondary school
Boys and girls: Mixed · 376 boys, 333 girls
Fees: Free education scheme, no tuition fees
Ethos: Catholic
Patron: Presentation Brothers Schools Trust
Language: English-medium
Day or boarding: Day school
DEIS: No
Roll number: 62180E

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Questions parents ask

Where is Coláiste Muire?: Coláiste Muire is a voluntary secondary school in Cobh, Co. Cork (Eircode P24 EW42).
How many students go to Coláiste Muire?: Coláiste Muire has 709 students: 376 boys and 333 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Coláiste Muire?: Fergus O'Brien is the principal of Coláiste Muire, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Coláiste Muire a mixed school?: Yes. Coláiste Muire takes both boys and girls.
Is Coláiste Muire fee-paying?: No. Coláiste Muire 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 Coláiste Muire?: Coláiste Muire has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Presentation Brothers Schools Trust.
Does Coláiste Muire teach through Irish?: No. Coláiste Muire teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does Coláiste Muire have Transition Year?: 131 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 Coláiste Muire a DEIS school?: No. Coláiste Muire is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Coláiste Muire's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Coláiste Muire's roll number, 62180E, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Coláiste Muire?: The closest is Carrignafoy Community College. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

Coláiste Muire compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Next date	Irish-medium	DEIS
Coláiste MuireThis school		709	Mixed	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct	No	No
Carrignafoy Community CollegeCobh	500 m	322	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
St Peter's Community SchoolPassage West	3.4 km	354	Mixed	Community school	Free	None found yet	No	No
St Francis Capuchin CollegeRochestown	5.9 km	730	Boys	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No
Colaiste MuireCrosshaven	6.0 km	523	Mixed	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No
St Aloysius CollegeCarrigtwohill	6.6 km	765	Girls	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct	No	No
Carrigtwohill Post PrimaryCarrigtwohill	6.8 km	912	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	No

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Contact

Bishop's Street
Cobh
Co Cork
P24EW42

Principal: Fergus O'Brien on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 021 481 3800
Email: [email protected]
Website: colaistemuire.com
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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

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