Who is the principal of Coláiste Mhuire?

Martin Gleeson is the principal of Coláiste Mhuire, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is Coláiste Mhuire a mixed school?

Yes. Coláiste Mhuire takes both boys and girls.

Is Coláiste Mhuire fee-paying?

No. Coláiste Mhuire 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 Mhuire?

Coláiste Mhuire has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Kilkenny & Carlow ETB.

Does Coláiste Mhuire teach through Irish?

No. Coláiste Mhuire teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Coláiste Mhuire a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read Coláiste Mhuire's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Coláiste Mhuire's roll number, 70600T, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near Coláiste Mhuire?

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

Coláiste Mhuire

Johnstown, Co. Kilkenny

659 studentsMixedDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY

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Applying for September 2027

Applications open: Thursday, 1 October (passed)
Applications close: Thursday, 22 OctoberAdd to calendar
Offers by: Wednesday, 11 NovemberAdd to calendar
Accept by: Friday, 27 NovemberAdd to calendar

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Students this year

659 students: 281 girls and 378 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 126
2nd year: 91
3rd year: 124
TY: 121
5th year: 114
6th year: 83

Transition Year: 121 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

Coláiste Mhuire is a community college (etb) in Johnstown, Co. Kilkenny (Eircode E41 H978). Coláiste Mhuire has 659 students: 378 boys and 281 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Community college (ETB)
Boys and girls: Mixed · 378 boys, 281 girls
Fees: Free education scheme, no tuition fees
Ethos: Multi-denominational
Patron: Kilkenny & Carlow ETB
Language: English-medium
Day or boarding: Day school
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Roll number: 70600T

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is Coláiste Mhuire?: Coláiste Mhuire is a community college (etb) in Johnstown, Co. Kilkenny (Eircode E41 H978).
How many students go to Coláiste Mhuire?: Coláiste Mhuire has 659 students: 378 boys and 281 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Coláiste Mhuire?: Martin Gleeson is the principal of Coláiste Mhuire, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Coláiste Mhuire a mixed school?: Yes. Coláiste Mhuire takes both boys and girls.
Is Coláiste Mhuire fee-paying?: No. Coláiste Mhuire 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 Mhuire?: Coláiste Mhuire has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Kilkenny & Carlow ETB.
Does Coláiste Mhuire teach through Irish?: No. Coláiste Mhuire teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does Coláiste Mhuire have Transition Year?: 121 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 Mhuire a DEIS school?: Yes. Coláiste Mhuire is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
Where can I read Coláiste Mhuire's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Coláiste Mhuire's roll number, 70600T, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Coláiste Mhuire?: The closest is St Fergal's College. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

Coláiste Mhuire compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Next date	Irish-medium	DEIS
Coláiste MhuireThis school		659	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct	No	Yes
St Fergal's CollegeRathdowney	12.3 km	383	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	Applications close, Fri, 18 Dec	No	No
Presentation Secondary SchoolThurles	17.2 km	365	Mixed	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
Presentation Secondary SchoolThurles	18.1 km	559	Girls	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No
Ursuline Secondary SchoolThurles	18.3 km	895	Girls	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No
C.B.S. ThurlesThurles	18.6 km	571	Boys	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No
Our Ladys Secondary SchoolTemplemore	19.0 km	646	Mixed	Secondary	Free	Open day, Sat, 7 Nov	No	No

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Contact

Johnstown
Co Kilkenny
E41H978

Principal: Martin Gleeson on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 056 883 1135
Email: [email protected]
Website: colaistemhuirekk.ie
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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

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