Who is the principal of Mulroy College?

Fiona Temple is the principal of Mulroy College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is Mulroy College a mixed school?

Yes. Mulroy College takes both boys and girls.

Is Mulroy College fee-paying?

No. Mulroy 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 Mulroy College?

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

Does Mulroy College teach through Irish?

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

Is Mulroy College a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read Mulroy College's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Mulroy College's roll number, 71220O, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near Mulroy College?

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

Mulroy College

Letterkenny, Co. Donegal

617 studentsMixedDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY optional

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Applying for September 2027

Open day: Thursday, 22 OctoberAdd to calendar
Applications open: Friday, 23 October, 12pmOnline applicationAdd to calendar
Open night: Wednesday, 4 NovemberAdd to calendar
Applications close: Friday, 13 November, 12pmApplications closeAdd to calendar
Offers by: Wednesday, 18 NovemberOffers of places notifiedAdd to calendar
Accept by: Friday, 27 NovemberAcceptance forms dueAdd to calendar

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Students this year

617 students: 286 girls and 331 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 104
2nd year: 109
3rd year: 109
TY: 58
5th year: 115
6th year: 122

Transition Year: 58 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (109). 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

Mulroy College is a community college (etb) in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal (Eircode F92 FX36). Mulroy College has 617 students: 331 boys and 286 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Community college (ETB)
Boys and girls: Mixed · 331 boys, 286 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: 71220O

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is Mulroy College?: Mulroy College is a community college (etb) in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal (Eircode F92 FX36).
How many students go to Mulroy College?: Mulroy College has 617 students: 331 boys and 286 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Mulroy College?: Fiona Temple is the principal of Mulroy College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Mulroy College a mixed school?: Yes. Mulroy College takes both boys and girls.
Is Mulroy College fee-paying?: No. Mulroy 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 Mulroy College?: Mulroy College has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Donegal ETB.
Does Mulroy College teach through Irish?: No. Mulroy College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does Mulroy College have Transition Year?: 58 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (109). That usually means TY is optional here.
Is Mulroy College a DEIS school?: Yes. Mulroy College is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
Where can I read Mulroy College's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Mulroy College's roll number, 71220O, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Mulroy College?: The closest is Loreto Community School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

Mulroy College compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Next date	Irish-medium	DEIS
Mulroy CollegeThis school		617	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	Open day, Thu, 22 Oct	No	Yes
Loreto Community SchoolMilford	500 m	810	Mixed	Community school	Free	None found yet	No	No
Coláiste AilighLeitir Ceanainn	14.4 km	324	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	Yes	No
Errigal CollegeLetterkenny	14.5 km	662	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	Applications open, Mon, 9 Nov	No	Yes
St Eunan's CollegeLetterkenny	15.9 km	1,003	Boys	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No
Loreto Secondary SchoolLetterkenny	16.0 km	938	Girls	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No
Scoil Mhuire Secondary SchoolBuncrana	16.2 km	885	Mixed	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	Yes

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Milford
Letterkenny
Co Donegal
F92FX36

Principal: Fiona Temple on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 074 915 3346
Email: [email protected]
Website: mulroycollege.ie
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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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