Who is the principal of Colaiste Chomain?

Marc O Heireancháin is the principal of Colaiste Chomain, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is Colaiste Chomain a mixed school?

Yes. Colaiste Chomain takes both boys and girls.

Is Colaiste Chomain fee-paying?

No. Colaiste Chomain 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 Chomain?

Colaiste Chomain has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Mayo, Sligo & Leitrim ETB.

Does Colaiste Chomain teach through Irish?

Yes. Colaiste Chomain is a Gaelcholáiste, so students learn every subject through Irish.

Is Colaiste Chomain a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read Colaiste Chomain's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Colaiste Chomain's roll number, 72140V, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near Colaiste Chomain?

The closest is St. Brendan's College. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Colaiste Chomain

Ballina, Co. Mayo

29 studentsMixedGaelcholáisteDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY optional

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Students this year

29 students: 16 girls and 13 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 6
2nd year: 0
3rd year: 5
TY: 3
5th year: 12
6th year: 3

Transition Year: 3 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (5). 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 Chomain is a community college (etb) in Ballina, Co. Mayo (Eircode F26 YR99). Colaiste Chomain has 29 students: 13 boys and 16 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Community college (ETB)
Boys and girls: Mixed · 13 boys, 16 girls
Fees: Free education scheme, no tuition fees
Ethos: Multi-denominational
Patron: Mayo, Sligo & Leitrim ETB
Language: Gaelcholáiste: all subjects through Irish
Day or boarding: Day school
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Roll number: 72140V
Gaeltacht: Yes

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is Colaiste Chomain?: Colaiste Chomain is a community college (etb) in Ballina, Co. Mayo (Eircode F26 YR99).
How many students go to Colaiste Chomain?: Colaiste Chomain has 29 students: 13 boys and 16 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Colaiste Chomain?: Marc O Heireancháin is the principal of Colaiste Chomain, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Colaiste Chomain a mixed school?: Yes. Colaiste Chomain takes both boys and girls.
Is Colaiste Chomain fee-paying?: No. Colaiste Chomain 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 Chomain?: Colaiste Chomain has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Mayo, Sligo & Leitrim ETB.
Does Colaiste Chomain teach through Irish?: Yes. Colaiste Chomain is a Gaelcholáiste, so students learn every subject through Irish.
Does Colaiste Chomain have Transition Year?: 3 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (5). That usually means TY is optional here.
Is Colaiste Chomain a DEIS school?: Yes. Colaiste Chomain is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
Where can I read Colaiste Chomain's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Colaiste Chomain's roll number, 72140V, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Colaiste Chomain?: The closest is St. Brendan's College. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

Colaiste Chomain compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Irish-medium	DEIS
Colaiste ChomainThis school		29	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	Yes	Yes
St. Brendan's CollegeBelmullet	13.9 km	357	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	No	Yes
Our Lady's Secondary SchoolBelmullet via Ballina	14.3 km	265	Mixed	Secondary	Free	No	Yes
St. Patrick's CollegeKillala	34.0 km	181	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	No	Yes
St. Tiernan's CollegeBallina	38.0 km	253	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	No	Yes
Jesus & Mary Secondary SchoolCrossmolina	38.9 km	541	Mixed	Secondary	Free	No	No
Coláiste Pobail AclaWestport	40.0 km	232	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	No	Yes

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Ballina
Co Mayo
F26YR99

Principal: Marc O Heireancháin on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 097 88940
Email: [email protected]
Website: gcr.ie
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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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