Who is the principal of Breifne College?

Breege Reilly is the acting principal of Breifne College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is Breifne College a mixed school?

Yes. Breifne College takes both boys and girls.

Is Breifne College fee-paying?

No. Breifne 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 Breifne College?

Breifne College has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Cavan & Monaghan ETB.

Does Breifne College teach through Irish?

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

Is Breifne College a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read Breifne College's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Breifne College's roll number, 70380I, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near Breifne College?

The closest is St Patrick's College. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Breifne College

Cavan, Co. Cavan

906 studentsMixedDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY optional

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Students this year

906 students: 521 girls and 385 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 163
2nd year: 141
3rd year: 165
TY: 96
5th year: 169
6th year: 172

Transition Year: 96 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (165). 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

Breifne College is a community college (etb) in Cavan, Co. Cavan (Eircode H12 H798). Breifne College has 906 students: 385 boys and 521 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Community college (ETB)
Boys and girls: Mixed · 385 boys, 521 girls
Fees: Free education scheme, no tuition fees
Ethos: Multi-denominational
Patron: Cavan & Monaghan ETB
Language: English-medium
Day or boarding: Day school
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Roll number: 70380I

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is Breifne College?: Breifne College is a community college (etb) in Cavan, Co. Cavan (Eircode H12 H798).
How many students go to Breifne College?: Breifne College has 906 students: 385 boys and 521 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Breifne College?: Breege Reilly is the acting principal of Breifne College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Breifne College a mixed school?: Yes. Breifne College takes both boys and girls.
Is Breifne College fee-paying?: No. Breifne 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 Breifne College?: Breifne College has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Cavan & Monaghan ETB.
Does Breifne College teach through Irish?: No. Breifne College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does Breifne College have Transition Year?: 96 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (165). That usually means TY is optional here.
Is Breifne College a DEIS school?: Yes. Breifne College is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
Where can I read Breifne College's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Breifne College's roll number, 70380I, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Breifne College?: The closest is St Patrick's College. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

Breifne College compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Next date	Irish-medium	DEIS
Breifne CollegeThis school		906	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
St Patrick's CollegeCavan	400 m	825	Boys	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No
Loreto CollegeCavan	1.8 km	663	Girls	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct	No	No
Royal School CavanCavan	3.0 km	386	Mixed	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct	No	No
St Bricin's CollegeBelturbet	11.8 km	281	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	No
St Clare's CollegeBallyjamesduff	18.7 km	578	Mixed	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No
St Aidans Comprehensive SchoolCootehill	19.5 km	654	Mixed	Comprehensive school	Free	None found yet	No	No

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Contact

Cootehill Rd
Cavan
Co Cavan
H12H798

Principal: Breege Reilly (acting) on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 049 433 1735
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.breifnecollege.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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