Who is the principal of Coláiste Pobail Osraí?

Cathnia Ó Muircheartaigh is the principal of Coláiste Pobail Osraí, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is Coláiste Pobail Osraí a mixed school?

Yes. Coláiste Pobail Osraí takes both boys and girls.

Is Coláiste Pobail Osraí fee-paying?

No. Coláiste Pobail Osraí 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 Pobail Osraí?

Coláiste Pobail Osraí has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Kilkenny & Carlow ETB.

Does Coláiste Pobail Osraí teach through Irish?

Yes. Coláiste Pobail Osraí is a Gaelcholáiste, so students learn every subject through Irish.

Is Coláiste Pobail Osraí a DEIS school?

No. Coláiste Pobail Osraí is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Coláiste Pobail Osraí's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Coláiste Pobail Osraí's roll number, 70641K, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near Coláiste Pobail Osraí?

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

Coláiste Pobail Osraí

Cill Chainnigh, Co. Kilkenny

214 studentsMixedGaelcholáisteCommunity college (ETB)TY

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Applying for September 2027

Applications open: Thursday, 1 October (passed)Online application at www.osrai.ie
Applications close: Thursday, 22 OctoberApplications received after this date are late applicationsAdd to calendar
Offers by: Thursday, 5 NovemberAdd to calendar
Offers by: Friday, 6 NovemberBy post and emailAdd to calendar
Accept by: Friday, 13 NovemberReturn Acceptance Form to schoolAdd to calendar

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Students this year

214 students: 98 girls and 116 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 25
2nd year: 34
3rd year: 34
TY: 53
5th year: 38
6th year: 30

Transition Year: 53 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 Pobail Osraí is a community college (etb) in Cill Chainnigh, Co. Kilkenny (Eircode R95 X510). Coláiste Pobail Osraí has 214 students: 116 boys and 98 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Community college (ETB)
Boys and girls: Mixed · 116 boys, 98 girls
Fees: Free education scheme, no tuition fees
Ethos: Inter-denominational
Patron: Kilkenny & Carlow ETB
Language: Gaelcholáiste: all subjects through Irish
Day or boarding: Day school
DEIS: No
Roll number: 70641K

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is Coláiste Pobail Osraí?: Coláiste Pobail Osraí is a community college (etb) in Cill Chainnigh, Co. Kilkenny (Eircode R95 X510).
How many students go to Coláiste Pobail Osraí?: Coláiste Pobail Osraí has 214 students: 116 boys and 98 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Coláiste Pobail Osraí?: Cathnia Ó Muircheartaigh is the principal of Coláiste Pobail Osraí, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Coláiste Pobail Osraí a mixed school?: Yes. Coláiste Pobail Osraí takes both boys and girls.
Is Coláiste Pobail Osraí fee-paying?: No. Coláiste Pobail Osraí 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 Pobail Osraí?: Coláiste Pobail Osraí has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Kilkenny & Carlow ETB.
Does Coláiste Pobail Osraí teach through Irish?: Yes. Coláiste Pobail Osraí is a Gaelcholáiste, so students learn every subject through Irish.
Does Coláiste Pobail Osraí have Transition Year?: 53 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 Pobail Osraí a DEIS school?: No. Coláiste Pobail Osraí is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Coláiste Pobail Osraí's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Coláiste Pobail Osraí's roll number, 70641K, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Coláiste Pobail Osraí?: The closest is City Vocational School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

Coláiste Pobail Osraí compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Next date	Irish-medium	DEIS
Coláiste Pobail OsraíThis school		214	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct	Yes	No
City Vocational SchoolKilkenny	200 m	300	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	Stream	Yes
St Kieran's CollegeKilkenny	300 m	831	Boys	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct	No	No
Presentation Secondary SchoolKilkenny	1.1 km	972	Girls	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No
Loreto Secondary SchoolKilkenny	1.3 km	947	Girls	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No
Christian Brothers College KilkennyKilkenny	2.0 km	816	Boys	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No
Kilkenny CollegeKilkenny	2.1 km	928	Mixed	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct	No	No

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Contact

Bóthar Urmhumhan
Cill Chainnigh
R95X510

Principal: Cathnia Ó Muircheartaigh on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 056 776 4557
Email: [email protected]
Website: osrai.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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