Coláiste Naomh Éinne
Oileain Árann, Co. Galway
59 studentsMixedGaelcholáisteCommunity college (ETB)TY
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Students this year
59 students: 32 girls and 27 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 7
- 2nd year
- 6
- 3rd year
- 9
- TY
- 22
- 5th year
- 8
- 6th year
- 7
Transition Year: 22 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
Coláiste Naomh Éinne is a community college (etb) in Oileain Árann, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 K5K8). Coláiste Naomh Éinne has 59 students: 27 boys and 32 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 27 boys, 32 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
- No
- Roll number
- 71300M
- Gaeltacht
- Yes
- Island school
- Yes
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Coláiste Naomh Éinne?
- Coláiste Naomh Éinne is a community college (etb) in Oileain Árann, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 K5K8).
- How many students go to Coláiste Naomh Éinne?
- Coláiste Naomh Éinne has 59 students: 27 boys and 32 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Coláiste Naomh Éinne?
- Stacey Uí Iarnáin is the principal of Coláiste Naomh Éinne, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Coláiste Naomh Éinne a mixed school?
- Yes. Coláiste Naomh Éinne takes both boys and girls.
- Is Coláiste Naomh Éinne fee-paying?
- No. Coláiste Naomh Éinne 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 Coláiste Naomh Éinne?
- Coláiste Naomh Éinne has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Galway & Roscommon ETB.
- Does Coláiste Naomh Éinne teach through Irish?
- Yes. Coláiste Naomh Éinne is a Gaelcholáiste, so students learn every subject through Irish.
- Does Coláiste Naomh Éinne have Transition Year?
- 22 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 Coláiste Naomh Éinne a DEIS school?
- No. Coláiste Naomh Éinne is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Coláiste Naomh Éinne's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Coláiste Naomh Éinne's roll number, 71300M, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Coláiste Naomh Éinne?
- The closest is Coláiste Naomh Eoin. 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 | Irish-medium | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coláiste Naomh ÉinneThis school | 59 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Yes | No | |
| Coláiste Naomh EoinOileáin Árann | 7.0 km | 41 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Yes | No |
| Coláiste GhobnaitOileáin Árann | 12.1 km | 35 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Yes | No |
| Scoil Chuimsitheach ChiaráinAn Cheathrú Rua | 16.0 km | 440 | Mixed | Comprehensive school | Free | Yes | Yes |
| Colaiste CholmcilleIndreabhán | 22.9 km | 101 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Yes | Yes |
| Scoil Phobail Mhic DaraCarna | 24.1 km | 117 | Mixed | Community school | Free | Yes | Yes |
| Mary Immaculate Secondary SchoolLisdoonvarna | 27.5 km | 284 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | No | No |
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Contact
Cill RónáinInis Mór
Oileain Árann
Co na Gaillimhe
H91K5K8
- Principal: Stacey Uí Iarnáin on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 099 61184
- Email: [email protected]
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- SN Ronain400 m
- SN Eoin Pol II2.7 km
- SN Inis Meadhoin7.0 km
- SN Caomhain12.4 km
- Scoil Ronain12.9 km
Next school holidays
Strike: most secondary schools are expected to close on Wednesday, 21 October. Strikes and work-to-rule
- In 8 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
- In 9 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 Coláiste Naomh Éinne for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar