Árdscoil na Trionóide
Athy, Co. Kildare
894 studentsMixedSecondaryTY optional
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October (passed)
- Applications close
- Friday, 23 OctoberAdd to calendar
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Students this year
894 students: 461 girls and 433 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 161
- 2nd year
- 156
- 3rd year
- 161
- TY
- 111
- 5th year
- 158
- 6th year
- 147
Transition Year: 111 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (161). 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
Árdscoil na Trionóide is a voluntary secondary school in Athy, Co. Kildare (Eircode R14 DK12). Árdscoil na Trionóide has 894 students: 433 boys and 461 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Voluntary secondary school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 433 boys, 461 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Patron
- CEIST
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 68077S
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Árdscoil na Trionóide?
- Árdscoil na Trionóide is a voluntary secondary school in Athy, Co. Kildare (Eircode R14 DK12).
- How many students go to Árdscoil na Trionóide?
- Árdscoil na Trionóide has 894 students: 433 boys and 461 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Árdscoil na Trionóide?
- Imelda Whelan is the principal of Árdscoil na Trionóide, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Árdscoil na Trionóide a mixed school?
- Yes. Árdscoil na Trionóide takes both boys and girls.
- Is Árdscoil na Trionóide fee-paying?
- No. Árdscoil na Trionóide 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 Árdscoil na Trionóide?
- Árdscoil na Trionóide has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is CEIST.
- Does Árdscoil na Trionóide teach through Irish?
- No. Árdscoil na Trionóide teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Árdscoil na Trionóide have Transition Year?
- 111 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (161). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Árdscoil na Trionóide a DEIS school?
- No. Árdscoil na Trionóide is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Árdscoil na Trionóide's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Árdscoil na Trionóide's roll number, 68077S, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Árdscoil na Trionóide?
- The closest is Athy Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Árdscoil na TrionóideThis school | 894 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | No | |
| Athy Community CollegeAthy | 600 m | 646 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | Yes |
| Colaiste LorcainCastledermot | 13.7 km | 334 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St Mary's Knockbeg CollegeKnockbeg | 14.7 km | 515 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St Pauls Secondary SchoolMonasterevin | 16.1 km | 843 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | Yes |
| St Mary's Academy CBSCarlow | 17.7 km | 367 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| St. Leo's CollegeCarlow | 17.8 km | 842 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
Straight-line distances. Compare with the two closest · See more schools near here.
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Contact
RathstewartAthy
Co Kildare
R14DK12
- Principal: Imelda Whelan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 059 863 3151
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.ardscoil.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Scoil Mhichil Naofa300 m
- Athy Model School800 m
- Scoil Phadraig Naofa800 m
- Gaelscoil Átha Í800 m
- Churchtown NS4.8 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 Árdscoil na Trionóide for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar