Who is the principal of Colaiste Cholmcille?

Peadar Ó Sé is the principal of Colaiste Cholmcille, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is Colaiste Cholmcille a mixed school?

Yes. Colaiste Cholmcille takes both boys and girls.

Is Colaiste Cholmcille fee-paying?

No. Colaiste Cholmcille 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 Colaiste Cholmcille?

Colaiste Cholmcille has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Galway & Roscommon ETB.

Does Colaiste Cholmcille teach through Irish?

Yes. Colaiste Cholmcille is a Gaelcholáiste, so students learn every subject through Irish.

Is Colaiste Cholmcille a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read Colaiste Cholmcille's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Colaiste Cholmcille's roll number, 71250A, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near Colaiste Cholmcille?

The closest is Colaiste Chroi Mhuire. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Colaiste Cholmcille

Indreabhán, Co. Galway

101 studentsMixedGaelcholáisteDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY

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Students this year

101 students: 45 girls and 56 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 10
2nd year: 21
3rd year: 16
TY: 14
5th year: 15
6th year: 25

Transition Year: 14 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

Colaiste Cholmcille is a community college (etb) in Indreabhán, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 YH30). Colaiste Cholmcille has 101 students: 56 boys and 45 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Community college (ETB)
Boys and girls: Mixed · 56 boys, 45 girls
Fees: Free education scheme, no tuition fees
Ethos: Multi-denominational
Patron: Galway & Roscommon ETB
Language: Gaelcholáiste: all subjects through Irish
Day or boarding: Day school
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Roll number: 71250A
Gaeltacht: Yes

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is Colaiste Cholmcille?: Colaiste Cholmcille is a community college (etb) in Indreabhán, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 YH30).
How many students go to Colaiste Cholmcille?: Colaiste Cholmcille has 101 students: 56 boys and 45 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Colaiste Cholmcille?: Peadar Ó Sé is the principal of Colaiste Cholmcille, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Colaiste Cholmcille a mixed school?: Yes. Colaiste Cholmcille takes both boys and girls.
Is Colaiste Cholmcille fee-paying?: No. Colaiste Cholmcille 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 Colaiste Cholmcille?: Colaiste Cholmcille has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Galway & Roscommon ETB.
Does Colaiste Cholmcille teach through Irish?: Yes. Colaiste Cholmcille is a Gaelcholáiste, so students learn every subject through Irish.
Does Colaiste Cholmcille have Transition Year?: 14 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 Colaiste Cholmcille a DEIS school?: Yes. Colaiste Cholmcille is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
Where can I read Colaiste Cholmcille's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Colaiste Cholmcille's roll number, 71250A, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Colaiste Cholmcille?: The closest is Colaiste Chroi Mhuire. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

Colaiste Cholmcille compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Next date	Irish-medium	DEIS
Colaiste CholmcilleThis school		101	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	Yes	Yes
Colaiste Chroi MhuireAn Spideal	5.5 km	270	Mixed	Secondary	Free	None found yet	Yes	No
Scoil Chuimsitheach ChiaráinAn Cheathrú Rua	13.9 km	440	Mixed	Comprehensive school	Free	None found yet	Yes	Yes
Coláiste na CoiribeGaillimh	17.9 km	711	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct	Yes	No
Jesus & Mary Secondary SchoolGalway	20.1 km	658	Girls	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct	No	No
Coláiste EindeGalway	20.1 km	808	Mixed	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
Dominican CollegeGalway	21.0 km	564	Girls	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct	No	No

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Contact

Indreabhán
Co na Gaillimhe
H91YH30

Principal: Peadar Ó Sé on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 091 593 119
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.colaistecholmcille.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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