Colaiste Mhuire
Askeaton, Co. Limerick
268 studentsMixedCommunity college (ETB)TY
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Students this year
268 students: 127 girls and 141 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 45
- 2nd year
- 47
- 3rd year
- 24
- TY
- 44
- 5th year
- 52
- 6th year
- 56
Transition Year: 44 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
Colaiste Mhuire is a community college (etb) in Askeaton, Co. Limerick (Eircode V94 P603). Colaiste Mhuire has 268 students: 141 boys and 127 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 141 boys, 127 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Inter-denominational
- Patron
- Limerick & Clare ETB
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 71700F
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Colaiste Mhuire?
- Colaiste Mhuire is a community college (etb) in Askeaton, Co. Limerick (Eircode V94 P603).
- How many students go to Colaiste Mhuire?
- Colaiste Mhuire has 268 students: 141 boys and 127 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Colaiste Mhuire?
- Morgan Heaphy is the principal of Colaiste Mhuire, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Colaiste Mhuire a mixed school?
- Yes. Colaiste Mhuire takes both boys and girls.
- Is Colaiste Mhuire fee-paying?
- No. Colaiste Mhuire 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 Colaiste Mhuire?
- Colaiste Mhuire has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Limerick & Clare ETB.
- Does Colaiste Mhuire teach through Irish?
- No. Colaiste Mhuire teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Colaiste Mhuire have Transition Year?
- 44 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 Colaiste Mhuire a DEIS school?
- No. Colaiste Mhuire is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Colaiste Mhuire's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Colaiste Mhuire's roll number, 71700F, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Colaiste Mhuire?
- The closest is Colaiste na Trocaire (Mercy Community College). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colaiste MhuireThis school | 268 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| Colaiste na Trocaire (Mercy Community College)Rathkeale | 9.2 km | 537 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Salesian Secondary CollegePallaskenry | 9.2 km | 746 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Mon, 11 Jan | No | No |
| St John Bosco Community CollegeEnnis | 12.2 km | 289 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Shannon Comprehensive SchoolShannon | 13.2 km | 765 | Mixed | Comprehensive school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St Caimin's Community SchoolShannon | 13.9 km | 794 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Desmond CollegeNewcastle West | 17.0 km | 539 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Stream | Yes |
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Contact
AskeatonCo Limerick
V94P603
- Principal: Morgan Heaphy on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 061 392 368
- Email: [email protected]
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Ballysteen NS5.4 km
- St James NS5.8 km
- Scoil Cill Churnain6.1 km
- Pallaskenry NS8.2 km
- Scoil Naomh Iosef8.5 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 Colaiste Mhuire for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar