Who is the principal of Deele College?

Joe Boyle is the principal of Deele College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is Deele College a mixed school?

Yes. Deele College takes both boys and girls.

Is Deele College fee-paying?

No. Deele 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 Deele College?

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

Does Deele College teach through Irish?

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

Is Deele College a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read Deele College's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Deele College's roll number, 71230R, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near Deele College?

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

Deele College

Lifford, Co. Donegal

840 studentsMixedDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY optional

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Students this year

840 students: 396 girls and 444 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 147
2nd year: 168
3rd year: 144
TY: 87
5th year: 141
6th year: 153

Transition Year: 87 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (144). 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

Deele College is a community college (etb) in Lifford, Co. Donegal (Eircode F93 D237). Deele College has 840 students: 444 boys and 396 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Community college (ETB)
Boys and girls: Mixed · 444 boys, 396 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: 71230R

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is Deele College?: Deele College is a community college (etb) in Lifford, Co. Donegal (Eircode F93 D237).
How many students go to Deele College?: Deele College has 840 students: 444 boys and 396 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Deele College?: Joe Boyle is the principal of Deele College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Deele College a mixed school?: Yes. Deele College takes both boys and girls.
Is Deele College fee-paying?: No. Deele 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 Deele College?: Deele College has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Donegal ETB.
Does Deele College teach through Irish?: No. Deele College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does Deele College have Transition Year?: 87 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (144). That usually means TY is optional here.
Is Deele College a DEIS school?: Yes. Deele College is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
Where can I read Deele College's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Deele College's roll number, 71230R, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Deele College?: The closest is The Royal and Prior School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

Deele College compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Next date	Irish-medium	DEIS
Deele CollegeThis school		840	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
The Royal and Prior SchoolLifford	900 m	609	Mixed	Comprehensive school	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
Loreto Secondary SchoolLetterkenny	12.2 km	938	Girls	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No
St Eunan's CollegeLetterkenny	12.6 km	1,003	Boys	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No
Coláiste AilighLeitir Ceanainn	12.7 km	324	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	Yes	No
Errigal CollegeLetterkenny	13.0 km	662	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	Applications open, Mon, 9 Nov	No	Yes
Finn Valley CollegeLifford	13.3 km	424	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	Applications close, Tue, 24 Nov	No	Yes

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Raphoe
Lifford
Co Donegal
F93D237

Principal: Joe Boyle on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 074 914 5493
Email: [email protected]
Website: deelecollege.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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