St Munchin's College
Limerick, Co. Limerick
682 studentsBoysSecondaryTY optional
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October (passed)Online applications only
- Accept by
- Wednesday, 3 FebruaryFailure to accept by this date may result in offer withdrawalAdd to calendar
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Students this year
682 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 105
- 2nd year
- 110
- 3rd year
- 122
- TY
- 94
- 5th year
- 123
- 6th year
- 128
Transition Year: 94 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (122). 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.
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At a glance
St Munchin's College is a voluntary secondary school in Limerick, Co. Limerick (Eircode V94 HXW5). St Munchin's College has 682 students: 682 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Boys only · 682 boys
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- Bishop of Limerick
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 64240G
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is St Munchin's College?
- St Munchin's College is a voluntary secondary school in Limerick, Co. Limerick (Eircode V94 HXW5).
- How many students go to St Munchin's College?
- St Munchin's College has 682 students: 682 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of St Munchin's College?
- Shane Fitzgerald is the principal of St Munchin's College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is St Munchin's College a mixed school?
- No. St Munchin's College is a boys' school.
- Is St Munchin's College fee-paying?
- No. St Munchin'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 Munchin's College?
- St Munchin's College has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Bishop of Limerick.
- Does St Munchin's College teach through Irish?
- No. St Munchin's College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does St Munchin's College have Transition Year?
- 94 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (122). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is St Munchin's College a DEIS school?
- No. St Munchin's College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read St Munchin's College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Munchin's College's roll number, 64240G, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near St Munchin's College?
- The closest is Ardscoil 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 | Next date | Irish-medium | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Munchin's CollegeThis school | 682 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Accept by, Wed, 3 Feb | No | No | |
| Ardscoil MhuireLimerick | 1.3 km | 591 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Mon, 11 Jan | No | Yes |
| Gaelcholáiste LuimnighLuimneach | 1.8 km | 606 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Yes | No |
| Thomond Community CollegeLimerick | 2.4 km | 597 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Coláiste Nano NagleLimerick | 2.5 km | 365 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Mon, 9 Nov | No | Yes |
| Colaiste MhichilLimerick | 2.6 km | 349 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Mon, 11 Jan | No | Yes |
| Ardscoil RisLimerick | 2.6 km | 728 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Mon, 11 Jan | No | No |
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Contact
CorballyLimerick
V94HXW5
- Principal: Shane Fitzgerald on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 061 348 922
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: stmunchinscollege.com
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Scoil Ide400 m
- St Mary's National School1.4 km
- SN an Phairtin Mixed1.5 km
- Gaelscoil Sairseal1.7 km
- Thomond Primary School1.9 km
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
These dates are set for every secondary school in Ireland. Check with St Munchin's College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar