Colaiste Chiarain
Croom, Co. Limerick
821 studentsMixedDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY optional
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Applying for September 2027
- Applications open
- Thursday, 1 October (passed)First Year applications via CAS Online Portal
- Applications close
- Monday, 11 January, 5pmFirst Year CAS applications closing dateAdd to calendar
- Offers by
- Tuesday, 26 JanuaryFirst Year CAS offers postedAdd to calendar
- Accept by
- Wednesday, 3 February, 12.30pmFirst Year CAS acceptance deadlineAdd to calendar
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Students this year
821 students: 416 girls and 405 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 144
- 2nd year
- 144
- 3rd year
- 148
- TY
- 115
- 5th year
- 145
- 6th year
- 125
Transition Year: 115 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (148). 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
Colaiste Chiarain is a community college (etb) in Croom, Co. Limerick (Eircode V35 XN29). Colaiste Chiarain has 821 students: 405 boys and 416 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 405 boys, 416 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Multi-denominational
- Patron
- Limerick & Clare ETB
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- Yes, part of the DEIS programme
- Roll number
- 71840V
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Colaiste Chiarain?
- Colaiste Chiarain is a community college (etb) in Croom, Co. Limerick (Eircode V35 XN29).
- How many students go to Colaiste Chiarain?
- Colaiste Chiarain has 821 students: 405 boys and 416 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Colaiste Chiarain?
- Gerard O'Sullivan is the acting principal of Colaiste Chiarain, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Colaiste Chiarain a mixed school?
- Yes. Colaiste Chiarain takes both boys and girls.
- Is Colaiste Chiarain fee-paying?
- No. Colaiste Chiarain 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 Chiarain?
- Colaiste Chiarain has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Limerick & Clare ETB.
- Does Colaiste Chiarain teach through Irish?
- No. Colaiste Chiarain teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Colaiste Chiarain have Transition Year?
- 115 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (148). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Colaiste Chiarain a DEIS school?
- Yes. Colaiste Chiarain is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
- Where can I read Colaiste Chiarain's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Colaiste Chiarain's roll number, 71840V, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Colaiste Chiarain?
- The closest is Mungret 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 ChiarainThis school | 821 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Mon, 11 Jan | No | Yes | |
| Mungret Community CollegeLimerick | 11.3 km | 991 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Crescent College ComprehensiveLimerick | 12.9 km | 922 | Mixed | Comprehensive school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Laurel Hill Secondary School FCJLimerick | 14.8 km | 746 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Laurel Hill Coláiste FCJLuimneach | 14.9 km | 315 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | Yes | No |
| St Clements CollegeLimerick | 15.0 km | 411 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Mon, 11 Jan | No | Yes |
| Colaiste na Trocaire (Mercy Community College)Rathkeale | 15.0 km | 537 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
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Contact
SkaghCroom
Co. Limerick
V35XN29
- Principal: Gerard O'Sullivan (acting) on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 061 397 700
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: cco.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Croom National School900 m
- Ballymartin NS4.0 km
- Banogue National School5.4 km
- Scoil Cre Cumhra6.0 km
- Scoil Naomh Iosaf6.5 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 Chiarain for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar