Who is the principal of Colaiste Lorcain?

Eric Gaughran is the principal of Colaiste Lorcain, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is Colaiste Lorcain a mixed school?

Yes. Colaiste Lorcain takes both boys and girls.

Is Colaiste Lorcain fee-paying?

No. Colaiste Lorcain 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 Colaiste Lorcain?

Colaiste Lorcain has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Kildare & Wicklow ETB.

Does Colaiste Lorcain teach through Irish?

No. Colaiste Lorcain teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Colaiste Lorcain a DEIS school?

No. Colaiste Lorcain is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Colaiste Lorcain's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Colaiste Lorcain's roll number, 70670R, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near Colaiste Lorcain?

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

Colaiste Lorcain

Castledermot, Co. Kildare

334 studentsMixedCommunity college (ETB)TY

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Students this year

334 students: 166 girls and 168 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 43
2nd year: 50
3rd year: 52
TY: 53
5th year: 64
6th year: 72

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

Colaiste Lorcain is a community college (etb) in Castledermot, Co. Kildare (Eircode R14 X620). Colaiste Lorcain has 334 students: 168 boys and 166 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Community college (ETB)
Boys and girls: Mixed · 168 boys, 166 girls
Fees: Free education scheme, no tuition fees
Ethos: Inter-denominational
Patron: Kildare & Wicklow ETB
Language: English-medium
Day or boarding: Day school
DEIS: No
Roll number: 70670R

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is Colaiste Lorcain?: Colaiste Lorcain is a community college (etb) in Castledermot, Co. Kildare (Eircode R14 X620).
How many students go to Colaiste Lorcain?: Colaiste Lorcain has 334 students: 168 boys and 166 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Colaiste Lorcain?: Eric Gaughran is the principal of Colaiste Lorcain, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Colaiste Lorcain a mixed school?: Yes. Colaiste Lorcain takes both boys and girls.
Is Colaiste Lorcain fee-paying?: No. Colaiste Lorcain 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 Colaiste Lorcain?: Colaiste Lorcain has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Kildare & Wicklow ETB.
Does Colaiste Lorcain teach through Irish?: No. Colaiste Lorcain teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does Colaiste Lorcain 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 Colaiste Lorcain a DEIS school?: No. Colaiste Lorcain is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Colaiste Lorcain's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Colaiste Lorcain's roll number, 70670R, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Colaiste Lorcain?: The closest is St Mary's Knockbeg College. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

Colaiste Lorcain compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Next date	Irish-medium	DEIS
Colaiste LorcainThis school		334	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	No
St Mary's Knockbeg CollegeKnockbeg	8.1 km	515	Boys	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No
Presentation CollegeCarlow	9.3 km	801	Mixed	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct	No	No
Gaelcholáiste CheatharlachCeatharlach	9.4 km	342	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	Yes	No
St Mary's Academy CBSCarlow	9.5 km	367	Boys	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
St. Leo's CollegeCarlow	9.7 km	842	Girls	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct	No	No
Scoil ChonglaisBaltinglass	9.7 km	452	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	Applications close, Sat, 31 Oct	No	No

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Contact

Castledermot
Co. Kildare
R14X620

Principal: Eric Gaughran on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 059 914 4167
Email: [email protected]
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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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