Mercy College
Loughrea, Co. Galway
157 studentsMixedSecondaryTY
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October (passed)First year and special class
- Applications close
- Wednesday, 21 OctoberFirst year and special classAdd to calendar
- Offers by
- Wednesday, 11 NovemberApplicants will be notified of decisionAdd to calendar
- Accept by
- Wednesday, 25 NovemberPeriod to confirm acceptance of offerAdd to calendar
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Students this year
157 students: 81 girls and 76 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 18
- 2nd year
- 21
- 3rd year
- 18
- TY
- 17
- 5th year
- 45
- 6th year
- 38
Transition Year: 17 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
Mercy College is a voluntary secondary school in Loughrea, Co. Galway (Eircode H62 N968). Mercy College has 157 students: 76 boys and 81 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 76 boys, 81 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- CEIST
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 63171I
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Mercy College?
- Mercy College is a voluntary secondary school in Loughrea, Co. Galway (Eircode H62 N968).
- How many students go to Mercy College?
- Mercy College has 157 students: 76 boys and 81 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Mercy College?
- Liam Conway is the principal of Mercy College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Mercy College a mixed school?
- Yes. Mercy College takes both boys and girls.
- Is Mercy College fee-paying?
- No. Mercy 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 Mercy College?
- Mercy College has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is CEIST.
- Does Mercy College teach through Irish?
- No. Mercy College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Mercy College have Transition Year?
- 17 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 Mercy College a DEIS school?
- No. Mercy College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Mercy College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Mercy College's roll number, 63171I, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Mercy College?
- The closest is Portumna Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy CollegeThis school | 157 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Wed, 21 Oct | No | No | |
| Portumna Community SchoolPortumna | 12.8 km | 506 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Scariff Community CollegeScariff | 18.7 km | 429 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Borrisokane Community CollegeBorrisokane | 19.4 km | 723 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Thu, 5 Nov | No | No |
| St Brigids CollegeLoughrea | 19.6 km | 751 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St Raphaels CollegeLoughrea | 19.9 km | 749 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 6 Nov | No | No |
| Nenagh CollegeNenagh | 23.8 km | 345 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
Straight-line distances. Compare with the two closest · See more schools near here.
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Contact
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- Principal: Liam Conway on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 090 974 9076
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.mercycollegewoodford.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- St. Josephs NS300 m
- S N Pairc na Slinne5.1 km
- SN Breandan Naofa5.2 km
- St Feichins N School6.2 km
- S N Baile na Cille6.5 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 Mercy College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar