Who is the principal of Coláiste Cois Siúire?

Conor Power is the principal of Coláiste Cois Siúire, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is Coláiste Cois Siúire a mixed school?

Yes. Coláiste Cois Siúire takes both boys and girls.

Is Coláiste Cois Siúire fee-paying?

No. Coláiste Cois Siúire 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 Cois Siúire?

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

Does Coláiste Cois Siúire teach through Irish?

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

Is Coláiste Cois Siúire a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read Coláiste Cois Siúire's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Coláiste Cois Siúire's roll number, 70620C, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near Coláiste Cois Siúire?

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

Coláiste Cois Siúire

Mooncoin, Co. Kilkenny

167 studentsMixedDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY

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Applying for September 2027

Applications open: Thursday, 1 October (passed)Online application
Applications close: Friday, 13 NovemberAdd to calendar
Offers by: Friday, 20 NovemberAdd to calendar
Accept by: Friday, 4 DecemberAdd to calendar

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Students this year

167 students: 62 girls and 105 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 23
2nd year: 30
3rd year: 30
TY: 31
5th year: 25
6th year: 28

Transition Year: 31 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 Cois Siúire is a community college (etb) in Mooncoin, Co. Kilkenny (Eircode X91 Y168). Coláiste Cois Siúire has 167 students: 105 boys and 62 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Community college (ETB)
Boys and girls: Mixed · 105 boys, 62 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: 70620C

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is Coláiste Cois Siúire?: Coláiste Cois Siúire is a community college (etb) in Mooncoin, Co. Kilkenny (Eircode X91 Y168).
How many students go to Coláiste Cois Siúire?: Coláiste Cois Siúire has 167 students: 105 boys and 62 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Coláiste Cois Siúire?: Conor Power is the principal of Coláiste Cois Siúire, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Coláiste Cois Siúire a mixed school?: Yes. Coláiste Cois Siúire takes both boys and girls.
Is Coláiste Cois Siúire fee-paying?: No. Coláiste Cois Siúire 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 Cois Siúire?: Coláiste Cois Siúire has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Kilkenny & Carlow ETB.
Does Coláiste Cois Siúire teach through Irish?: No. Coláiste Cois Siúire teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does Coláiste Cois Siúire have Transition Year?: 31 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 Cois Siúire a DEIS school?: Yes. Coláiste Cois Siúire is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
Where can I read Coláiste Cois Siúire's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Coláiste Cois Siúire's roll number, 70620C, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Coláiste Cois Siúire?: The closest is St Paul's Community College. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

Coláiste Cois Siúire compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Next date	Irish-medium	DEIS
Coláiste Cois SiúireThis school		167	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	Applications close, Fri, 13 Nov	No	Yes
St Paul's Community CollegeWaterford City	8.6 km	792	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
Our Lady of Mercy Secondary SchoolWaterford	8.9 km	479	Girls	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct	No	Yes
Presentation Secondary SchoolWaterford	9.2 km	458	Girls	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
C.B.S. Mount Sion, WaterfordWaterford City	9.6 km	494	Boys	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
St Angela's Secondary SchoolWaterford	10.3 km	937	Girls	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No
Abbey Community CollegeWaterford	10.5 km	1,004	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	No

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Contact

Mooncoin
Co Kilkenny
X91Y168

Principal: Conor Power on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 051 895 112
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.colaistecoissiuire.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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