Clárin College
Athenry, Co. Galway
1,140 studentsMixedCommunity college (ETB)TY optional
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October (passed)Online application
- Applications close
- Thursday, 22 OctoberAdd to calendar
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Students this year
1,140 students: 533 girls and 607 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 159
- 2nd year
- 192
- 3rd year
- 234
- TY
- 166
- 5th year
- 206
- 6th year
- 183
Transition Year: 166 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (234). 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
Clárin College is a community college (etb) in Athenry, Co. Galway (Eircode H65 KC65). Clárin College has 1,140 students: 607 boys and 533 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 607 boys, 533 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Multi-denominational
- Patron
- Galway & Roscommon ETB
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 71270G
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Clárin College?
- Clárin College is a community college (etb) in Athenry, Co. Galway (Eircode H65 KC65).
- How many students go to Clárin College?
- Clárin College has 1,140 students: 607 boys and 533 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Clárin College?
- Susan Mcgann is the principal of Clárin College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Clárin College a mixed school?
- Yes. Clárin College takes both boys and girls.
- Is Clárin College fee-paying?
- No. Clárin 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 Clárin College?
- Clárin College has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Galway & Roscommon ETB.
- Does Clárin College teach through Irish?
- No. Clárin College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Clárin College have Transition Year?
- 166 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (234). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Clárin College a DEIS school?
- No. Clárin College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Clárin College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Clárin College's roll number, 71270G, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Clárin College?
- The closest is Presentation College. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clárin CollegeThis school | 1,140 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No | |
| Presentation CollegeAthenry | 800 m | 1,100 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Coláiste an EachréidhBaile Átha an Rí | 1.0 km | 234 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | Yes | No |
| Calasanctius CollegeOranmore | 12.2 km | 906 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Coláiste Bhaile ChláirBaile Chláir | 13.0 km | 1,269 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Coláiste Mhuirlinne/Merlin CollegeGalway | 15.4 km | 710 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| St Raphaels CollegeLoughrea | 16.6 km | 749 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 6 Nov | No | No |
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Contact
Newford,Athenry
Co Galway
H65KC65
- Principal: Susan Mcgann on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 091 844 159
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.clarincollege.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Gaelscoil Riada1.4 km
- Carnain NS5.0 km
- Esker NS5.1 km
- S N na Fuar Coilleadh5.2 km
- SN Mhuire6.0 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 Clárin College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar