Who is the principal of Errigal College?

Danny Mcfadden is the principal of Errigal College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is Errigal College a mixed school?

Yes. Errigal College takes both boys and girls.

Is Errigal College fee-paying?

No. Errigal 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 Errigal College?

Errigal College has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Donegal ETB.

Does Errigal College teach through Irish?

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

Is Errigal College a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read Errigal College's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Errigal College's roll number, 71200I, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near Errigal College?

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

Errigal College

Letterkenny, Co. Donegal

662 studentsMixedDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY optional

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Applying for September 2027

Applications open: Monday, 9 NovemberAdd to calendar
Open night: Thursday, 19 NovemberAdd to calendar
Applications close: Monday, 30 November, 4pmAdd to calendar
Offers by: Thursday, 17 DecemberAdd to calendar
Accept by: Friday, 15 JanuaryLatest return date for Acceptance FormsAdd to calendar

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Students this year

662 students: 278 girls and 384 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 131
2nd year: 102
3rd year: 134
TY: 78
5th year: 132
6th year: 85

Transition Year: 78 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (134). 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

Errigal College is a community college (etb) in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal (Eircode F92 FC82). Errigal College has 662 students: 384 boys and 278 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Community college (ETB)
Boys and girls: Mixed · 384 boys, 278 girls
Fees: Free education scheme, no tuition fees
Ethos: Multi-denominational
Patron: Donegal ETB
Language: English-medium
Day or boarding: Day school
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Roll number: 71200I

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is Errigal College?: Errigal College is a community college (etb) in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal (Eircode F92 FC82).
How many students go to Errigal College?: Errigal College has 662 students: 384 boys and 278 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Errigal College?: Danny Mcfadden is the principal of Errigal College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Errigal College a mixed school?: Yes. Errigal College takes both boys and girls.
Is Errigal College fee-paying?: No. Errigal 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 Errigal College?: Errigal College has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Donegal ETB.
Does Errigal College teach through Irish?: No. Errigal College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does Errigal College have Transition Year?: 78 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (134). That usually means TY is optional here.
Is Errigal College a DEIS school?: Yes. Errigal College is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
Where can I read Errigal College's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Errigal College's roll number, 71200I, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Errigal College?: The closest is Coláiste Ailigh. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

Errigal College compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Next date	Irish-medium	DEIS
Errigal CollegeThis school		662	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	Applications open, Mon, 9 Nov	No	Yes
Coláiste AilighLeitir Ceanainn	600 m	324	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	Yes	No
St Eunan's CollegeLetterkenny	1.5 km	1,003	Boys	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No
Loreto Secondary SchoolLetterkenny	1.5 km	938	Girls	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No
Deele CollegeLifford	13.0 km	840	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
The Royal and Prior SchoolLifford	13.3 km	609	Mixed	Comprehensive school	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
Loreto Community SchoolMilford	14.1 km	810	Mixed	Community school	Free	None found yet	No	No

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Contact

Windyhall
Letterkenny
Co Donegal
F92FC82

Principal: Danny Mcfadden on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 074 912 1047
Email: [email protected]
Website: errigalcollege.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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