Ó Fiaich College
Dundalk, Co. Louth
336 studentsMixedDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY optional
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Students this year
336 students: 142 girls and 194 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 65
- 2nd year
- 51
- 3rd year
- 59
- TY
- 19
- 5th year
- 82
- 6th year
- 60
Transition Year: 19 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.
From the school's website. What secondary school costs, and the schemes that help
At a glance
Ó Fiaich College is a community college (etb) in Dundalk, Co. Louth (Eircode A91 WK75). Ó Fiaich College has 336 students: 194 boys and 142 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 194 boys, 142 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Multi-denominational
- Patron
- Louth & Meath ETB
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- Yes, part of the DEIS programme
- Roll number
- 71770D
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Ó Fiaich College?
- Ó Fiaich College is a community college (etb) in Dundalk, Co. Louth (Eircode A91 WK75).
- How many students go to Ó Fiaich College?
- Ó Fiaich College has 336 students: 194 boys and 142 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Ó Fiaich College?
- Padraig Mcgovern is the principal of Ó Fiaich College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Ó Fiaich College a mixed school?
- Yes. Ó Fiaich College takes both boys and girls.
- Is Ó Fiaich College fee-paying?
- No. Ó Fiaich 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 Ó Fiaich College?
- Ó Fiaich College has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Louth & Meath ETB.
- Does Ó Fiaich College teach through Irish?
- No. Ó Fiaich College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Ó Fiaich College have Transition Year?
- 19 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (59). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Ó Fiaich College a DEIS school?
- Yes. Ó Fiaich College is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
- Where can I read Ó Fiaich College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Ó Fiaich College's roll number, 71770D, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Ó Fiaich College?
- The closest is Coláiste Chú Chulainn. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ó Fiaich CollegeThis school | 336 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes | |
| Coláiste Chú ChulainnDundalk | 1.6 km | 885 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Stream | Yes |
| Dundalk Grammar SchoolDundalk | 1.7 km | 597 | Mixed | Secondary | Fee‑paying | None found yet | No | No |
| St Vincent's Secondary SchoolDundalk | 2.1 km | 928 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Colaiste RísDún Dealgan | 2.4 km | 616 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | Stream | No |
| St Mary's CollegeDundalk | 2.6 km | 916 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St Louis Secondary SchoolDundalk | 4.1 km | 524 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | Yes |
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Contact
Dublin RoadDundalk
Co. Louth
A91WK75
- Principal: Padraig Mcgovern on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 042 933 1398
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: ofi.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Gaelscoil Dhun Dealgan700 m
- St Josephs NS700 m
- Scoil Mhuire na nGael1.6 km
- SN N Maolmhaodhagh B2.0 km
- SN N Maolmhaodhagh C2.0 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 Ó Fiaich College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar