St Brigids College
Loughrea, Co. Galway
751 studentsMixedCommunity college (ETB)TY
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Students this year
751 students: 410 girls and 341 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 122
- 2nd year
- 126
- 3rd year
- 123
- TY
- 105
- 5th year
- 149
- 6th year
- 126
Transition Year: 105 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
St Brigids College is a community college (etb) in Loughrea, Co. Galway (Eircode H62 XF63). St Brigids College has 751 students: 341 boys and 410 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 341 boys, 410 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
- 71280J
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is St Brigids College?
- St Brigids College is a community college (etb) in Loughrea, Co. Galway (Eircode H62 XF63).
- How many students go to St Brigids College?
- St Brigids College has 751 students: 341 boys and 410 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of St Brigids College?
- Sean Connolly is the principal of St Brigids College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is St Brigids College a mixed school?
- Yes. St Brigids College takes both boys and girls.
- Is St Brigids College fee-paying?
- No. St Brigids 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 St Brigids College?
- St Brigids College has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Galway & Roscommon ETB.
- Does St Brigids College teach through Irish?
- No. St Brigids College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does St Brigids College have Transition Year?
- 105 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 St Brigids College a DEIS school?
- No. St Brigids College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read St Brigids College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by St Brigids College's roll number, 71280J, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near St Brigids College?
- The closest is St Raphaels 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Brigids CollegeThis school | 751 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| St Raphaels CollegeLoughrea | 300 m | 749 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 6 Nov | No | No |
| St Killian's College (Coláiste Chilleáin Naofa)Ballinasloe | 12.6 km | 168 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Clárin CollegeAthenry | 16.9 km | 1,140 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Coláiste an EachréidhBaile Átha an Rí | 17.2 km | 234 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | Yes | No |
| Presentation CollegeAthenry | 17.7 km | 1,100 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Mercy CollegeLoughrea | 19.6 km | 157 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Wed, 21 Oct | No | No |
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Contact
St. Brigid's College,Loughrea
Co. Galway
H62XF63
- Principal: Sean Connolly on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 091 841 919
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.stbrigidscollege.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- St Brendans NS200 m
- SN Ide Naofa400 m
- Gaelscoil Riabhach1.9 km
- SN Cillini Dioma3.6 km
- Scoil Naomh Eanna6.0 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 St Brigids College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar