Ballybay Community College
Ballybay, Co. Monaghan
344 studentsMixedCommunity college (ETB)TY optional
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Students this year
344 students: 168 girls and 176 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 48
- 2nd year
- 45
- 3rd year
- 67
- TY
- 49
- 5th year
- 77
- 6th year
- 58
Transition Year: 49 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (67). 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
Ballybay Community College is a community college (etb) in Ballybay, Co. Monaghan (Eircode A75 V882). Ballybay Community College has 344 students: 176 boys and 168 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 176 boys, 168 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Multi-denominational
- Patron
- Cavan & Monaghan ETB
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 72170H
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Ballybay Community College?
- Ballybay Community College is a community college (etb) in Ballybay, Co. Monaghan (Eircode A75 V882).
- How many students go to Ballybay Community College?
- Ballybay Community College has 344 students: 176 boys and 168 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Ballybay Community College?
- Rosemary Croarkin is the principal of Ballybay Community College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Ballybay Community College a mixed school?
- Yes. Ballybay Community College takes both boys and girls.
- Is Ballybay Community College fee-paying?
- No. Ballybay Community 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 Ballybay Community College?
- Ballybay Community College has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Cavan & Monaghan ETB.
- Does Ballybay Community College teach through Irish?
- No. Ballybay Community College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Ballybay Community College have Transition Year?
- 49 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (67). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Ballybay Community College a DEIS school?
- No. Ballybay Community College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Ballybay Community College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Ballybay Community College's roll number, 72170H, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Ballybay Community College?
- The closest is Our Lady's Secondary School. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballybay Community CollegeThis school | 344 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| Our Lady's Secondary SchoolCastleblayney | 10.4 km | 883 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Castleblayney CollegeCastleblayney | 11.1 km | 434 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| St Aidans Comprehensive SchoolCootehill | 12.3 km | 654 | Mixed | Comprehensive school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Monaghan Collegiate SchoolMonaghan | 13.3 km | 234 | Mixed | Secondary | Fee‑paying | Applications close, Fri, 20 Nov | No | No |
| Beech Hill CollegeMonaghan | 14.0 km | 897 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | Yes |
| St. Louis Secondary SchoolMonaghan | 14.3 km | 532 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
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Contact
BallybayCo Monaghan
A75V882
- Principal: Rosemary Croarkin on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 042 974 1093
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: ballybaycc.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Scoil Éanna800 m
- Ballybay Central NS800 m
- Doohamlet NS4.7 km
- Naomh Oliver Plunkett6.2 km
- Latton6.6 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 Ballybay Community College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar