St Eunan's College
Letterkenny, Co. Donegal
1,003 studentsBoysSecondaryTY optional
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Students this year
1,003 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 164
- 2nd year
- 169
- 3rd year
- 185
- TY
- 130
- 5th year
- 186
- 6th year
- 169
Transition Year: 130 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (185). That usually means TY is optional here.
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.
We haven't found this school's voluntary contribution or device policy yet. What secondary school costs, and the schemes that help
At a glance
St Eunan's College is a voluntary secondary school in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal (Eircode F92 RR71). St Eunan's College has 1,003 students: 1,003 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Boys only · 1,003 boys
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- Bishop of Raphoe
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 62830R
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is St Eunan's College?
- St Eunan's College is a voluntary secondary school in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal (Eircode F92 RR71).
- How many students go to St Eunan's College?
- St Eunan's College has 1,003 students: 1,003 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of St Eunan's College?
- Damien James Mc Croary is the principal of St Eunan's College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is St Eunan's College a mixed school?
- No. St Eunan's College is a boys' school.
- Is St Eunan's College fee-paying?
- No. St Eunan'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 Eunan's College?
- St Eunan's College has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Bishop of Raphoe.
- Does St Eunan's College teach through Irish?
- No. St Eunan's College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does St Eunan's College have Transition Year?
- 130 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (185). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is St Eunan's College a DEIS school?
- No. St Eunan's College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read St Eunan's College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Eunan's College's roll number, 62830R, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near St Eunan's College?
- The closest is Loreto Secondary School. 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 | Next date | Irish-medium | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Eunan's CollegeThis school | 1,003 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| Loreto Secondary SchoolLetterkenny | 300 m | 938 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Errigal CollegeLetterkenny | 1.5 km | 662 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications open, Mon, 9 Nov | No | Yes |
| Coláiste AilighLeitir Ceanainn | 1.9 km | 324 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Yes | No |
| Deele CollegeLifford | 12.6 km | 840 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| The Royal and Prior SchoolLifford | 13.0 km | 609 | Mixed | Comprehensive school | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Loreto Community SchoolMilford | 15.4 km | 810 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
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Contact
LetterkennyCo Donegal
F92RR71
- Principal: Damien James Mc Croary on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 074 912 1143
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: sainteunans.com
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Next school holidays
- In 9 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
- In 10 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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