Coláiste Muire
Ballymote, Co. Sligo
325 studentsMixedSecondaryTY
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Monday, 12 October (passed)Online application portal
- Applications close
- Friday, 13 NovemberAdd to calendar
- Offers by
- Friday, 4 DecemberAdd to calendar
- Accept by
- Friday, 8 JanuaryMust accept offer by this dateAdd to calendar
From the school's website, checked 17 October. Always confirm with the school.
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Students this year
325 students: 152 girls and 173 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 61
- 2nd year
- 70
- 3rd year
- 46
- TY
- 59
- 5th year
- 17
- 6th year
- 72
Transition Year: 59 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.
From the school's website. What secondary school costs, and the schemes that help
At a glance
Coláiste Muire is a voluntary secondary school in Ballymote, Co. Sligo (Eircode F56 NA09). Coláiste Muire has 325 students: 173 boys and 152 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 173 boys, 152 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- CEIST
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 65140H
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Coláiste Muire?
- Coláiste Muire is a voluntary secondary school in Ballymote, Co. Sligo (Eircode F56 NA09).
- How many students go to Coláiste Muire?
- Coláiste Muire has 325 students: 173 boys and 152 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Coláiste Muire?
- Damien Macgraith is the principal of Coláiste Muire, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Coláiste Muire a mixed school?
- Yes. Coláiste Muire takes both boys and girls.
- Is Coláiste Muire fee-paying?
- No. Coláiste Muire 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 Muire?
- Coláiste Muire has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is CEIST.
- Does Coláiste Muire teach through Irish?
- No. Coláiste Muire teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Coláiste Muire have Transition Year?
- 59 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 Muire a DEIS school?
- No. Coláiste Muire is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Coláiste Muire's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Coláiste Muire's roll number, 65140H, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Coláiste Muire?
- The closest is Corran College. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coláiste MuireThis school | 325 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 13 Nov | No | No | |
| Corran CollegeBallymote | 300 m | 154 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Coola Post Primary SchoolRiverstown | 11.3 km | 514 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St Marys CollegeBallysadare | 13.0 km | 264 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St Attracta's Community SchoolTubbercurry | 16.7 km | 735 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Summerhill CollegeSligo | 19.3 km | 1,155 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Mercy CollegeSligo | 19.6 km | 718 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
Straight-line distances. Compare with the two closest · See more schools near here.
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Contact
BallymoteCo Sligo
F56NA09
- Principal: Damien Macgraith on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 071 918 3086
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.cmbm.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal200 m
- SN Cnoc Mionna3.8 km
- SN Lissara Naofa5.5 km
- SN Naomh Mhuire6.6 km
- Killaville NS6.7 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 Coláiste Muire for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar