McEgan College
Macroom, Co. Cork
289 studentsMixedDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY optional
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Students this year
289 students: 141 girls and 148 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 54
- 2nd year
- 42
- 3rd year
- 62
- TY
- 45
- 5th year
- 39
- 6th year
- 47
Transition Year: 45 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (62). That usually means TY is optional here.
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
McEgan College is a community college (etb) in Macroom, Co. Cork (Eircode P12 E291). McEgan College has 289 students: 148 boys and 141 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 148 boys, 141 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Multi-denominational
- Patron
- Cork ETB
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- Yes, part of the DEIS programme
- Roll number
- 71030J
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is McEgan College?
- McEgan College is a community college (etb) in Macroom, Co. Cork (Eircode P12 E291).
- How many students go to McEgan College?
- McEgan College has 289 students: 148 boys and 141 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of McEgan College?
- Patricia Lynam is the principal of McEgan College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is McEgan College a mixed school?
- Yes. McEgan College takes both boys and girls.
- Is McEgan College fee-paying?
- No. McEgan 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 McEgan College?
- McEgan College has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Cork ETB.
- Does McEgan College teach through Irish?
- No. McEgan College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does McEgan College have Transition Year?
- 45 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (62). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is McEgan College a DEIS school?
- Yes. McEgan College is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
- Where can I read McEgan College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by McEgan College's roll number, 71030J, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near McEgan College?
- The closest is St Mary's Secondary School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.
Closest secondary schools
| School | Distance | Students | Boys and girls | Type | Fees | Next date | Irish-medium | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McEgan CollegeThis school | 289 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes | |
| St Mary's Secondary SchoolMacroom | 300 m | 431 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | No |
| De La Salle CollegeMacroom | 300 m | 409 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Coachford CollegeCoachford | 11.6 km | 848 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Colaiste GhobnatanMachromtha | 13.8 km | 212 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | Yes | No |
| Millstreet Community SchoolMillstreet Town | 19.0 km | 359 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Scoil MhuireBéal Atha'n Ghaorthaidh | 19.8 km | 109 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Yes | No |
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Contact
MacroomCo Cork
P12E291
- Principal: Patricia Lynam on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 026 41076
- Email: [email protected]
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Macroom Convent NS300 m
- Macroom Boys Senior National School500 m
- Clondrohid NS4.9 km
- Rusheen NS5.4 km
- S N na Mona Fliche7.2 km
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
These dates are set for every secondary school in Ireland. Check with McEgan College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar