Lough Allen College
Drumkeerin, Co. Leitrim
144 studentsMixedCommunity college (ETB)TY
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Students this year
144 students: 70 girls and 74 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 18
- 2nd year
- 25
- 3rd year
- 24
- TY
- 27
- 5th year
- 28
- 6th year
- 22
Transition Year: 27 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
Lough Allen College is a community college (etb) in Drumkeerin, Co. Leitrim (Eircode N41 XT98). Lough Allen College has 144 students: 74 boys and 70 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 74 boys, 70 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
- 71560P
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Lough Allen College?
- Lough Allen College is a community college (etb) in Drumkeerin, Co. Leitrim (Eircode N41 XT98).
- How many students go to Lough Allen College?
- Lough Allen College has 144 students: 74 boys and 70 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Lough Allen College?
- Brendan Brett is the acting principal of Lough Allen College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Lough Allen College a mixed school?
- Yes. Lough Allen College takes both boys and girls.
- Is Lough Allen College fee-paying?
- No. Lough Allen College 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 Lough Allen College?
- Lough Allen College has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Mayo, Sligo & Leitrim ETB.
- Does Lough Allen College teach through Irish?
- No. Lough Allen College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Lough Allen College have Transition Year?
- 27 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 Lough Allen College a DEIS school?
- No. Lough Allen College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Lough Allen College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Lough Allen College's roll number, 71560P, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Lough Allen College?
- The closest is Drumshanbo Vocational 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 | Irish-medium | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lough Allen CollegeThis school | 144 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | No | No | |
| Drumshanbo Vocational SchoolDrumshanbo | 14.7 km | 509 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | No | No |
| St. Clare's Comprehensive SchoolManorhamilton | 15.0 km | 504 | Mixed | Comprehensive school | Free | No | No |
| Coola Post Primary SchoolRiverstown | 15.5 km | 514 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | No | No |
| Mercy CollegeSligo | 24.1 km | 718 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | No | No |
| Sligo Grammar SchoolSligo | 24.1 km | 475 | Mixed | Secondary | Fee‑paying | No | No |
| Ballinode CollegeSligo | 24.2 km | 258 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | No | Yes |
Straight-line distances. Compare with the two closest · See more schools near here.
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Contact
DrumkeerinCounty Leitrim
N41XT98
- Principal: Brendan Brett (acting) on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 071 964 8017
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: loughallencollege.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Drumkeerin Central NS500 m
- SN Naomh Padraig5.5 km
- St. Hugh's N.S.8.5 km
- SN Lasair Naofa8.6 km
- Ardvarney Mixed NS8.8 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 Lough Allen College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar