Who is the principal of Carrignafoy Community College?

Eimear Nolan is the principal of Carrignafoy Community College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is Carrignafoy Community College a mixed school?

Yes. Carrignafoy Community College takes both boys and girls.

Is Carrignafoy Community College fee-paying?

No. Carrignafoy Community College 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 Carrignafoy Community College?

Carrignafoy Community College has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Cork ETB.

Does Carrignafoy Community College teach through Irish?

No. Carrignafoy Community College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Carrignafoy Community College a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read Carrignafoy Community College's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Carrignafoy Community College's roll number, 70970G, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near Carrignafoy Community College?

The closest is Coláiste Muire. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Carrignafoy Community College

Cobh, Co. Cork

322 studentsMixedDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY

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Students this year

322 students: 155 girls and 167 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 42
2nd year: 38
3rd year: 61
TY: 62
5th year: 63
6th year: 56

Transition Year: 62 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

Carrignafoy Community College is a community college (etb) in Cobh, Co. Cork (Eircode P24 WR29). Carrignafoy Community College has 322 students: 167 boys and 155 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Community college (ETB)
Boys and girls: Mixed · 167 boys, 155 girls
Fees: Free education scheme, no tuition fees
Ethos: Multi-denominational
Patron: Cork ETB
Language: Some subjects through Irish for some students
Day or boarding: Day school
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Roll number: 70970G

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is Carrignafoy Community College?: Carrignafoy Community College is a community college (etb) in Cobh, Co. Cork (Eircode P24 WR29).
How many students go to Carrignafoy Community College?: Carrignafoy Community College has 322 students: 167 boys and 155 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Carrignafoy Community College?: Eimear Nolan is the principal of Carrignafoy Community College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Carrignafoy Community College a mixed school?: Yes. Carrignafoy Community College takes both boys and girls.
Is Carrignafoy Community College fee-paying?: No. Carrignafoy Community College 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 Carrignafoy Community College?: Carrignafoy Community College has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Cork ETB.
Does Carrignafoy Community College teach through Irish?: No. Carrignafoy Community College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does Carrignafoy Community College have Transition Year?: 62 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 Carrignafoy Community College a DEIS school?: Yes. Carrignafoy Community College is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
Where can I read Carrignafoy Community College's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Carrignafoy Community College's roll number, 70970G, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Carrignafoy Community College?: The closest is Coláiste Muire. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

Carrignafoy Community College compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Next date	Irish-medium	DEIS
Carrignafoy Community CollegeThis school		322	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
Coláiste MuireCobh	500 m	709	Mixed	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct	No	No
St Peter's Community SchoolPassage West	3.9 km	354	Mixed	Community school	Free	None found yet	No	No
Colaiste MuireCrosshaven	6.0 km	523	Mixed	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No
St Francis Capuchin CollegeRochestown	6.3 km	730	Boys	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No
St Aloysius CollegeCarrigtwohill	6.4 km	765	Girls	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct	No	No
Carrigtwohill Post PrimaryCarrigtwohill	6.7 km	912	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	No

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Carrignafoy
Cobh
Co. Cork
P24WR29

Principal: Eimear Nolan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 021 481 1325
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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