Who is the principal of Ballymahon Vocational School?

Michael O'Rourke is the principal of Ballymahon Vocational School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is Ballymahon Vocational School a mixed school?

Yes. Ballymahon Vocational School takes both boys and girls.

Is Ballymahon Vocational School fee-paying?

No. Ballymahon 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 Ballymahon Vocational School?

Ballymahon Vocational School has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Longford & Westmeath ETB.

Does Ballymahon Vocational School teach through Irish?

No. Ballymahon Vocational School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Ballymahon Vocational School a DEIS school?

Yes. Ballymahon Vocational School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.

Where can I read Ballymahon Vocational School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Ballymahon Vocational School's roll number, 71690F, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near Ballymahon Vocational School?

The closest is Mercy Secondary School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Ballymahon Vocational School

Ballymahon, Co. Longford

391 studentsMixedDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY optional

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Students this year

391 students: 160 girls and 231 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 60
2nd year: 66
3rd year: 82
TY: 48
5th year: 59
6th year: 76

Transition Year: 48 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (82). 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

Ballymahon Vocational School is a community college (etb) in Ballymahon, Co. Longford (Eircode N39 HK23). Ballymahon Vocational School has 391 students: 231 boys and 160 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Community college (ETB)
Boys and girls: Mixed · 231 boys, 160 girls
Fees: Free education scheme, no tuition fees
Ethos: Multi-denominational
Patron: Longford & Westmeath ETB
Language: English-medium
Day or boarding: Day school
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Roll number: 71690F

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Questions parents ask

Where is Ballymahon Vocational School?: Ballymahon Vocational School is a community college (etb) in Ballymahon, Co. Longford (Eircode N39 HK23).
How many students go to Ballymahon Vocational School?: Ballymahon Vocational School has 391 students: 231 boys and 160 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Ballymahon Vocational School?: Michael O'Rourke is the principal of Ballymahon Vocational School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Ballymahon Vocational School a mixed school?: Yes. Ballymahon Vocational School takes both boys and girls.
Is Ballymahon Vocational School fee-paying?: No. Ballymahon 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 Ballymahon Vocational School?: Ballymahon Vocational School has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Longford & Westmeath ETB.
Does Ballymahon Vocational School teach through Irish?: No. Ballymahon Vocational School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does Ballymahon Vocational School have Transition Year?: 48 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (82). That usually means TY is optional here.
Is Ballymahon Vocational School a DEIS school?: Yes. Ballymahon Vocational School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
Where can I read Ballymahon Vocational School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Ballymahon Vocational School's roll number, 71690F, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Ballymahon Vocational School?: The closest is Mercy Secondary School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

Ballymahon Vocational School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Next date	Irish-medium	DEIS
Ballymahon Vocational SchoolThis school		391	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
Mercy Secondary SchoolBallymahon	500 m	759	Mixed	Secondary	Free	Open night, Thu, 22 Oct	No	No
Meán Scoil MuireLongford Town	17.6 km	600	Girls	Secondary	Free	Applications open, Mon, 2 Nov	No	Yes
Lanesboro Community CollegeLanesboro	17.9 km	275	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
St. Mel's CollegeLongford	17.9 km	603	Boys	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
Templemichael CollegeLongford	18.2 km	365	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
Athlone Community CollegeAthlone	18.8 km	1,117	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct	No	No

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Ballymahon
Co Longford
N39HK23

Principal: Michael O'Rourke on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 090 643 2211
Email: [email protected]
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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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