Who is the principal of Coláiste Cholmáin?

Royston Patrick Hession is the principal of Coláiste Cholmáin, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is Coláiste Cholmáin a mixed school?

No. Coláiste Cholmáin is a boys' school.

Is Coláiste Cholmáin fee-paying?

No. Coláiste Cholmáin 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 Cholmáin?

Coláiste Cholmáin has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Archbishop of Killala and Tuam.

Does Coláiste Cholmáin teach through Irish?

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

Is Coláiste Cholmáin a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read Coláiste Cholmáin's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Coláiste Cholmáin's roll number, 64610N, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near Coláiste Cholmáin?

The closest is Mount St Michael. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Coláiste Cholmáin

Claremorris, Co. Mayo

402 studentsBoysSecondaryTY optional

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Students this year

402 students, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 84
2nd year: 72
3rd year: 60
TY: 45
5th year: 78
6th year: 63

Transition Year: 45 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (60). 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

Coláiste Cholmáin is a voluntary secondary school in Claremorris, Co. Mayo (Eircode F12 HW25). Coláiste Cholmáin has 402 students: 402 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Voluntary secondary school
Boys and girls: Boys only · 402 boys
Fees: Free education scheme, no tuition fees
Ethos: Catholic
Patron: Archbishop of Killala and Tuam
Language: English-medium
Day or boarding: Day school
DEIS: No
Roll number: 64610N

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is Coláiste Cholmáin?: Coláiste Cholmáin is a voluntary secondary school in Claremorris, Co. Mayo (Eircode F12 HW25).
How many students go to Coláiste Cholmáin?: Coláiste Cholmáin has 402 students: 402 boys, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Coláiste Cholmáin?: Royston Patrick Hession is the principal of Coláiste Cholmáin, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Coláiste Cholmáin a mixed school?: No. Coláiste Cholmáin is a boys' school.
Is Coláiste Cholmáin fee-paying?: No. Coláiste Cholmáin 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 Cholmáin?: Coláiste Cholmáin has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Archbishop of Killala and Tuam.
Does Coláiste Cholmáin teach through Irish?: No. Coláiste Cholmáin teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does Coláiste Cholmáin have Transition Year?: 45 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (60). That usually means TY is optional here.
Is Coláiste Cholmáin a DEIS school?: No. Coláiste Cholmáin is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Coláiste Cholmáin's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Coláiste Cholmáin's roll number, 64610N, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Coláiste Cholmáin?: The closest is Mount St Michael. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

Coláiste Cholmáin compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Irish-medium	DEIS
Coláiste CholmáinThis school		402	Boys	Secondary	Free	No	No
Mount St MichaelClaremorris	1.4 km	404	Girls	Secondary	Free	No	No
St Louis Community SchoolKiltimagh	12.6 km	701	Mixed	Community school	Free	No	No
Balla Secondary SchoolCastlebar	13.0 km	476	Mixed	Secondary	Free	No	No
Ballyhaunis Community SchoolBallyhaunis	13.6 km	717	Mixed	Community school	Free	No	Yes
Ballinrobe Community SchoolBallinrobe	19.8 km	865	Mixed	Community school	Free	No	No
Dunmore Community SchoolDunmore	20.7 km	367	Mixed	Community school	Free	No	No

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Contact

Claremorris
Co Mayo
F12HW25

Principal: Royston Patrick Hession on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 094 937 1442
Email: [email protected]
Website: stcolmans.ie
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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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