Carrigallen Vocational School
Carrigallen, Co. Leitrim
330 studentsMixedCommunity college (ETB)TY optional
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Students this year
330 students: 162 girls and 168 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 53
- 2nd year
- 44
- 3rd year
- 59
- TY
- 45
- 5th year
- 75
- 6th year
- 54
Transition Year: 45 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (59). 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
Carrigallen Vocational School is a community college (etb) in Carrigallen, Co. Leitrim (Eircode H12 TD72). Carrigallen Vocational School has 330 students: 168 boys and 162 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 168 boys, 162 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Multi-denominational
- Patron
- Mayo, Sligo & Leitrim ETB
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 71540J
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Carrigallen Vocational School?
- Carrigallen Vocational School is a community college (etb) in Carrigallen, Co. Leitrim (Eircode H12 TD72).
- How many students go to Carrigallen Vocational School?
- Carrigallen Vocational School has 330 students: 168 boys and 162 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Carrigallen Vocational School?
- Declan Conboy is the principal of Carrigallen Vocational School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Carrigallen Vocational School a mixed school?
- Yes. Carrigallen Vocational School takes both boys and girls.
- Is Carrigallen Vocational School fee-paying?
- No. Carrigallen Vocational School 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 Carrigallen Vocational School?
- Carrigallen Vocational School has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Mayo, Sligo & Leitrim ETB.
- Does Carrigallen Vocational School teach through Irish?
- No. Carrigallen Vocational School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Carrigallen Vocational School have Transition Year?
- 45 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (59). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Carrigallen Vocational School a DEIS school?
- No. Carrigallen Vocational School is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Carrigallen Vocational School's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Carrigallen Vocational School's roll number, 71540J, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Carrigallen Vocational School?
- The closest is Moyne Community School. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrigallen Vocational SchoolThis school | 330 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| Moyne Community SchoolMoyne | 7.9 km | 655 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Ballinamore Community SchoolBallinamore | 12.9 km | 336 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St. Mogue's CollegeBawnboy | 16.0 km | 310 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Mohill Community CollegeMohill | 16.0 km | 531 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Open night, Tue, 24 Nov | No | No |
| Loreto CollegeCavan | 18.3 km | 663 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Royal School CavanCavan | 18.7 km | 386 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | No |
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Contact
CarrigallenCo. Leitrim
H12TD72
- Principal: Declan Conboy on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 049 433 9640
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: carrigallenvs.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Carrigallen NS600 m
- Drumeela NS3.9 km
- Aughavas NS5.4 km
- Newtowngore NS6.7 km
- SN Naomh Mhuire6.8 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 Carrigallen Vocational School for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar