Who is the principal of Balbriggan Community College?

Emmett Sheridan is the principal of Balbriggan Community College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is Balbriggan Community College a mixed school?

Yes. Balbriggan Community College takes both boys and girls.

Is Balbriggan Community College fee-paying?

No. Balbriggan Community 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 Balbriggan Community College?

Balbriggan Community College has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Dublin & Dún Laoghaire ETB.

Does Balbriggan Community College teach through Irish?

No. Balbriggan Community College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Balbriggan Community College a DEIS school?

Yes. Balbriggan Community College is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.

Where can I read Balbriggan Community College's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Balbriggan Community College's roll number, 70010V, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near Balbriggan Community College?

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

Balbriggan Community College

Balbriggan, Co. Dublin

686 studentsMixedDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY optional

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Applying for September 2027

Applications open: Thursday, 1 October, 9am (passed)
Applications close: Thursday, 22 October, 9amAdd to calendar
Offers by: Saturday, 24 OctoberAdd to calendar
Accept by: Saturday, 7 NovemberAdd to calendar

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Students this year

686 students: 259 girls and 427 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 118
2nd year: 129
3rd year: 117
TY: 93
5th year: 103
6th year: 126

Transition Year: 93 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (117). 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

Balbriggan Community College is a community college (etb) in Balbriggan, Co. Dublin (Eircode K32 HE19). Balbriggan Community College has 686 students: 427 boys and 259 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Community college (ETB)
Boys and girls: Mixed · 427 boys, 259 girls
Fees: Free education scheme, no tuition fees
Ethos: Inter-denominational
Patron: Dublin & Dún Laoghaire ETB
Language: English-medium
Day or boarding: Day school
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Roll number: 70010V

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is Balbriggan Community College?: Balbriggan Community College is a community college (etb) in Balbriggan, Co. Dublin (Eircode K32 HE19).
How many students go to Balbriggan Community College?: Balbriggan Community College has 686 students: 427 boys and 259 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Balbriggan Community College?: Emmett Sheridan is the principal of Balbriggan Community College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Balbriggan Community College a mixed school?: Yes. Balbriggan Community College takes both boys and girls.
Is Balbriggan Community College fee-paying?: No. Balbriggan Community 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 Balbriggan Community College?: Balbriggan Community College has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Dublin & Dún Laoghaire ETB.
Does Balbriggan Community College teach through Irish?: No. Balbriggan Community College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does Balbriggan Community College have Transition Year?: 93 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (117). That usually means TY is optional here.
Is Balbriggan Community College a DEIS school?: Yes. Balbriggan Community College is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
Where can I read Balbriggan Community College's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Balbriggan Community College's roll number, 70010V, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Balbriggan Community College?: The closest is Loreto Secondary School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

Balbriggan Community College compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Next date	Irish-medium	DEIS
Balbriggan Community CollegeThis school		686	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct	No	Yes
Loreto Secondary SchoolBalbriggan	200 m	1,220	Girls	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct	No	No
Bremore Educate Together Secondary SchoolBalbriggan	1.2 km	824	Mixed	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No
Ardgillan Community CollegeBalbriggan	1.3 km	1,014	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	No
Coláiste Ghlór na MaraBaile Brigín	1.4 km	520	Mixed	Secondary	Free	None found yet	Yes	No
Franciscan CollegeGormanston	4.1 km	321	Mixed	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No
Skerries Community CollegeSkerries	6.0 km	1,025	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	No

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Contact

Pine Ridge
Chapel St.
Balbriggan
Co Dublin
K32HE19

Principal: Emmett Sheridan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 841 2388
Email: [email protected]
Website: balbriggancommunitycollege.com
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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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