Coláiste na Coiribe
Gaillimh, Co. Galway
711 studentsMixedGaelcholáisteCommunity college (ETB)TY optional
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October (passed)
- Applications close
- Friday, 23 OctoberAdd to calendar
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- Friday, 13 NovemberAdd to calendar
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- Friday, 27 NovemberAdd to calendar
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Students this year
711 students: 342 girls and 369 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 152
- 2nd year
- 116
- 3rd year
- 137
- TY
- 107
- 5th year
- 105
- 6th year
- 94
Transition Year: 107 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (137). 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
Coláiste na Coiribe is a community college (etb) in Gaillimh, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 RC97). Coláiste na Coiribe has 711 students: 369 boys and 342 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 369 boys, 342 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
- 71330V
- 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 na Coiribe?
- Coláiste na Coiribe is a community college (etb) in Gaillimh, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 RC97).
- How many students go to Coláiste na Coiribe?
- Coláiste na Coiribe has 711 students: 369 boys and 342 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Coláiste na Coiribe?
- Eoghan Ó Ceallaigh is the principal of Coláiste na Coiribe, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Coláiste na Coiribe a mixed school?
- Yes. Coláiste na Coiribe takes both boys and girls.
- Is Coláiste na Coiribe fee-paying?
- No. Coláiste na Coiribe 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 na Coiribe?
- Coláiste na Coiribe has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Galway & Roscommon ETB.
- Does Coláiste na Coiribe teach through Irish?
- Yes. Coláiste na Coiribe is a Gaelcholáiste, so students learn every subject through Irish.
- Does Coláiste na Coiribe have Transition Year?
- 107 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (137). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Coláiste na Coiribe a DEIS school?
- No. Coláiste na Coiribe is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Coláiste na Coiribe's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Coláiste na Coiribe's roll number, 71330V, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Coláiste na Coiribe?
- The closest is Coláiste Einde. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coláiste na CoiribeThis school | 711 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | Yes | No | |
| Coláiste EindeGalway | 2.3 km | 808 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Jesus & Mary Secondary SchoolGalway | 2.4 km | 658 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | No |
| Dominican CollegeGalway | 3.1 km | 564 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Coláiste Muire MáthairGalway | 3.8 km | 738 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Coláiste Iognáid S.J.Gaillimh | 4.2 km | 637 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| St Joseph's CollegeGalway | 4.4 km | 791 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
Straight-line distances. Compare with the two closest · See more schools near here.
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Contact
Bothar Bhaile na mBúrcachCnoc na Cathrach
Gaillimh
H91RC97
- Principal: Eoghan Ó Ceallaigh on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 091 592 000
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.colaistenacoiribe.ie
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Primary schools nearby
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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
These dates are set for every secondary school in Ireland. Check with Coláiste na Coiribe for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar