Who is the principal of Coláiste Naomh Feichín?

Gearoidin Ni Chonghaile is the principal of Coláiste Naomh Feichín, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is Coláiste Naomh Feichín a mixed school?

Yes. Coláiste Naomh Feichín takes both boys and girls.

Is Coláiste Naomh Feichín fee-paying?

No. Coláiste Naomh Feichín 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 Feichín?

Coláiste Naomh Feichín has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Galway & Roscommon ETB.

Does Coláiste Naomh Feichín teach through Irish?

Yes. Coláiste Naomh Feichín is a Gaelcholáiste, so students learn every subject through Irish.

Is Coláiste Naomh Feichín a DEIS school?

No. Coláiste Naomh Feichín is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Coláiste Naomh Feichín's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Coláiste Naomh Feichín's roll number, 71320S, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near Coláiste Naomh Feichín?

The closest is St Pauls. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Coláiste Naomh Feichín

Corr na Mona, Co. Galway

63 studentsMixedGaelcholáisteCommunity college (ETB)TY

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Students this year

63 students: 25 girls and 38 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 12
2nd year: 12
3rd year: 10
TY: 10
5th year: 8
6th year: 11

Transition Year: 10 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 Feichín is a community college (etb) in Corr na Mona, Co. Galway (Eircode F12 YV84). Coláiste Naomh Feichín has 63 students: 38 boys and 25 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Community college (ETB)
Boys and girls: Mixed · 38 boys, 25 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: 71320S
Gaeltacht: 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 Feichín?: Coláiste Naomh Feichín is a community college (etb) in Corr na Mona, Co. Galway (Eircode F12 YV84).
How many students go to Coláiste Naomh Feichín?: Coláiste Naomh Feichín has 63 students: 38 boys and 25 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Coláiste Naomh Feichín?: Gearoidin Ni Chonghaile is the principal of Coláiste Naomh Feichín, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Coláiste Naomh Feichín a mixed school?: Yes. Coláiste Naomh Feichín takes both boys and girls.
Is Coláiste Naomh Feichín fee-paying?: No. Coláiste Naomh Feichín 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 Feichín?: Coláiste Naomh Feichín has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Galway & Roscommon ETB.
Does Coláiste Naomh Feichín teach through Irish?: Yes. Coláiste Naomh Feichín is a Gaelcholáiste, so students learn every subject through Irish.
Does Coláiste Naomh Feichín have Transition Year?: 10 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 Feichín a DEIS school?: No. Coláiste Naomh Feichín is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Coláiste Naomh Feichín's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Coláiste Naomh Feichín's roll number, 71320S, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Coláiste Naomh Feichín?: The closest is St Pauls. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

Coláiste Naomh Feichín compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Next date	Irish-medium	DEIS
Coláiste Naomh FeichínThis school		63	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	Yes	No
St PaulsOughterard	12.4 km	465	Mixed	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No
Coláiste Na bPiarsachRos Muc	17.6 km	54	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	Yes	Yes
Coláiste MhuireClar Cloinne Mhuiris	18.1 km	95	Mixed	Secondary	Free	None found yet	Yes	No
Ballinrobe Community SchoolBallinrobe	19.9 km	865	Mixed	Community school	Free	None found yet	No	No
Presentation CollegeHeadford	23.1 km	857	Mixed	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Mon, 16 Nov	No	No
Scoil Chuimsitheach ChiaráinAn Cheathrú Rua	29.6 km	440	Mixed	Comprehensive school	Free	None found yet	Yes	Yes

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Contact

Corr na Mona
Co na Gaillimhe
F12YV84

Principal: Gearoidin Ni Chonghaile on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 094 954 8006
Email: [email protected]
Website: colaistenaomhfeichin.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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