Who is the principal of Coláiste Ghobnait?

Brid Ni Dhonnacha is the principal of Coláiste Ghobnait, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is Coláiste Ghobnait a mixed school?

Yes. Coláiste Ghobnait takes both boys and girls.

Is Coláiste Ghobnait fee-paying?

No. Coláiste Ghobnait 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 Ghobnait?

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

Does Coláiste Ghobnait teach through Irish?

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

Is Coláiste Ghobnait a DEIS school?

No. Coláiste Ghobnait is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Coláiste Ghobnait's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Coláiste Ghobnait's roll number, 71370K, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near Coláiste Ghobnait?

The closest is Coláiste Naomh Eoin. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Coláiste Ghobnait

Oileáin Árann, Co. Galway

35 studentsMixedGaelcholáisteCommunity college (ETB)TY

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Students this year

35 students: 19 girls and 16 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 6
2nd year: 1
3rd year: 11
TY: 11
5th year: 2
6th year: 4

Transition Year: 11 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 Ghobnait is a community college (etb) in Oileáin Árann, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 V215). Coláiste Ghobnait has 35 students: 16 boys and 19 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Community college (ETB)
Boys and girls: Mixed · 16 boys, 19 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: 71370K
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 Ghobnait?: Coláiste Ghobnait is a community college (etb) in Oileáin Árann, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 V215).
How many students go to Coláiste Ghobnait?: Coláiste Ghobnait has 35 students: 16 boys and 19 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Coláiste Ghobnait?: Brid Ni Dhonnacha is the principal of Coláiste Ghobnait, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Coláiste Ghobnait a mixed school?: Yes. Coláiste Ghobnait takes both boys and girls.
Is Coláiste Ghobnait fee-paying?: No. Coláiste Ghobnait 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 Ghobnait?: Coláiste Ghobnait has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Galway & Roscommon ETB.
Does Coláiste Ghobnait teach through Irish?: Yes. Coláiste Ghobnait is a Gaelcholáiste, so students learn every subject through Irish.
Does Coláiste Ghobnait have Transition Year?: 11 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 Ghobnait a DEIS school?: No. Coláiste Ghobnait is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Coláiste Ghobnait's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Coláiste Ghobnait's roll number, 71370K, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Coláiste Ghobnait?: The closest is Coláiste Naomh Eoin. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

Coláiste Ghobnait compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Irish-medium	DEIS
Coláiste GhobnaitThis school		35	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	Yes	No
Coláiste Naomh EoinOileáin Árann	5.2 km	41	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	Yes	No
Coláiste Naomh ÉinneOileain Árann	12.1 km	59	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	Yes	No
Mary Immaculate Secondary SchoolLisdoonvarna	15.9 km	284	Mixed	Secondary	Free	No	No
Ennistymon Community SchoolEnnistymon	20.5 km	693	Mixed	Community school	Free	No	No
Colaiste CholmcilleIndreabhán	22.0 km	101	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	Yes	Yes
Scoil Chuimsitheach ChiaráinAn Cheathrú Rua	22.7 km	440	Mixed	Comprehensive school	Free	Yes	Yes

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Contact

Inis Oírr
Oileáin Árann
Co.na.Gaillimhe
H91V215

Principal: Brid Ni Dhonnacha on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 099 75016
Email: [email protected]
Website: colaisteghobnait.com
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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

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