Scoil Aireagail
Ballyhale, Co. Kilkenny
204 studentsMixedCommunity college (ETB)TY
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Monday, 14 September (passed)
- Applications close
- Friday, 23 OctoberAdd to calendar
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- Friday, 30 OctoberAdd to calendar
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Students this year
204 students: 95 girls and 109 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 48
- 2nd year
- 36
- 3rd year
- 30
- TY
- 32
- 5th year
- 30
- 6th year
- 28
Transition Year: 32 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
Scoil Aireagail is a community college (etb) in Ballyhale, Co. Kilkenny (Eircode R95 AH30). Scoil Aireagail has 204 students: 109 boys and 95 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 109 boys, 95 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Inter-denominational
- Patron
- Kilkenny & Carlow ETB
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 70570N
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Scoil Aireagail?
- Scoil Aireagail is a community college (etb) in Ballyhale, Co. Kilkenny (Eircode R95 AH30).
- How many students go to Scoil Aireagail?
- Scoil Aireagail has 204 students: 109 boys and 95 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Scoil Aireagail?
- Helen Mctigue is the principal of Scoil Aireagail, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Scoil Aireagail a mixed school?
- Yes. Scoil Aireagail takes both boys and girls.
- Is Scoil Aireagail fee-paying?
- No. Scoil Aireagail 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 Scoil Aireagail?
- Scoil Aireagail has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Kilkenny & Carlow ETB.
- Does Scoil Aireagail teach through Irish?
- No. Scoil Aireagail teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Scoil Aireagail have Transition Year?
- 32 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 Scoil Aireagail a DEIS school?
- No. Scoil Aireagail is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Scoil Aireagail's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Aireagail's roll number, 70570N, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Scoil Aireagail?
- The closest is Grennan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scoil AireagailThis school | 204 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | No | |
| Grennan CollegeThomastown | 7.3 km | 334 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | Yes |
| Coláiste Abhainn RíCallan | 14.1 km | 706 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Presentation Secondary SchoolKilkenny | 18.0 km | 972 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Comeragh CollegeCarrick-On-Suir | 18.4 km | 613 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | Yes |
| Duiske CollegeGraignamanagh | 18.6 km | 141 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| St Kieran's CollegeKilkenny | 18.9 km | 831 | Boys | 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
BallyhaleCo. Kilkenny
R95AH30
- Principal: Helen Mctigue on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 056 776 8632
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.scoilaireagail.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- SN Naomh Padraig Mixed1.8 km
- St Brendans Mixed NS3.5 km
- SN Moin Ruadh Mixed5.9 km
- SN Chiaran Naofa6.2 km
- Scoil San Lionard6.5 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 Scoil Aireagail for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar