Who is the principal of Coláiste Mhuire?

Cristín Ní Éanacháin is the principal of Coláiste Mhuire, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is Coláiste Mhuire a mixed school?

Yes. Coláiste Mhuire takes both boys and girls.

Is Coláiste Mhuire fee-paying?

No. Coláiste Mhuire 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 Mhuire?

Coláiste Mhuire has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Coláiste Thuar Mhic Éadaigh Teoranta.

Does Coláiste Mhuire teach through Irish?

Yes. Coláiste Mhuire is a Gaelcholáiste, so students learn every subject through Irish.

Is Coláiste Mhuire a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read Coláiste Mhuire's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Coláiste Mhuire's roll number, 64691Q, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near Coláiste Mhuire?

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

Coláiste Mhuire

Clar Cloinne Mhuiris, Co. Mayo

95 studentsMixedGaelcholáisteSecondaryTY

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Students this year

95 students: 51 girls and 44 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 11
2nd year: 15
3rd year: 18
TY: 21
5th year: 13
6th year: 17

Transition Year: 21 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

Coláiste Mhuire is a voluntary secondary school in Clar Cloinne Mhuiris, Co. Mayo (Eircode F12 H766). Coláiste Mhuire has 95 students: 44 boys and 51 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Voluntary secondary school
Boys and girls: Mixed · 44 boys, 51 girls
Fees: Free education scheme, no tuition fees
Ethos: Catholic
Patron: Coláiste Thuar Mhic Éadaigh Teoranta
Language: Gaelcholáiste: all subjects through Irish
Day or boarding: Day school
DEIS: No
Roll number: 64691Q
Gaeltacht: Yes

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is Coláiste Mhuire?: Coláiste Mhuire is a voluntary secondary school in Clar Cloinne Mhuiris, Co. Mayo (Eircode F12 H766).
How many students go to Coláiste Mhuire?: Coláiste Mhuire has 95 students: 44 boys and 51 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Coláiste Mhuire?: Cristín Ní Éanacháin is the principal of Coláiste Mhuire, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Coláiste Mhuire a mixed school?: Yes. Coláiste Mhuire takes both boys and girls.
Is Coláiste Mhuire fee-paying?: No. Coláiste Mhuire 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 Mhuire?: Coláiste Mhuire has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Coláiste Thuar Mhic Éadaigh Teoranta.
Does Coláiste Mhuire teach through Irish?: Yes. Coláiste Mhuire is a Gaelcholáiste, so students learn every subject through Irish.
Does Coláiste Mhuire have Transition Year?: 21 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 Mhuire a DEIS school?: No. Coláiste Mhuire is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Coláiste Mhuire's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Coláiste Mhuire's roll number, 64691Q, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Coláiste Mhuire?: The closest is Ballinrobe Community School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

Coláiste Mhuire compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Irish-medium	DEIS
Coláiste MhuireThis school		95	Mixed	Secondary	Free	Yes	No
Ballinrobe Community SchoolBallinrobe	10.2 km	865	Mixed	Community school	Free	No	No
Coláiste Naomh FeichínCorr na Mona	18.1 km	63	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	Yes	No
Rice CollegeWestport	18.5 km	615	Mixed	Secondary	Free	No	No
Sacred Heart SchoolWestport	18.7 km	530	Mixed	Secondary	Free	No	No
Balla Secondary SchoolCastlebar	21.0 km	476	Mixed	Secondary	Free	No	No
St Joseph's Secondary SchoolCastlebar	21.5 km	542	Girls	Secondary	Free	No	No

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Contact

Coláiste Muire
Tuar Mhic Éadaigh
Clar Cloinne Mhuiris
Co. Mhaigh Eo
F12H766

Principal: Cristín Ní Éanacháin on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 094 954 4107
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.colaistemuire.eu
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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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