Who is the principal of Roscommon Community College?

Georgina Keena is the principal of Roscommon Community College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is Roscommon Community College a mixed school?

Yes. Roscommon Community College takes both boys and girls.

Is Roscommon Community College fee-paying?

No. Roscommon 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 Roscommon Community College?

Roscommon Community College has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Galway & Roscommon ETB.

Does Roscommon Community College teach through Irish?

No. Roscommon Community College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Roscommon Community College a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read Roscommon Community College's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Roscommon Community College's roll number, 72290R, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near Roscommon Community College?

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

Roscommon Community College

Roscommon, Co. Roscommon

603 studentsMixedDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY

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Students this year

603 students: 261 girls and 342 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 94
2nd year: 106
3rd year: 93
TY: 119
5th year: 111
6th year: 80

Transition Year: 119 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

Roscommon Community College is a community college (etb) in Roscommon, Co. Roscommon (Eircode F42 P959). Roscommon Community College has 603 students: 342 boys and 261 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Community college (ETB)
Boys and girls: Mixed · 342 boys, 261 girls
Fees: Free education scheme, no tuition fees
Ethos: Multi-denominational
Patron: Galway & Roscommon ETB
Language: English-medium
Day or boarding: Day school
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Roll number: 72290R

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is Roscommon Community College?: Roscommon Community College is a community college (etb) in Roscommon, Co. Roscommon (Eircode F42 P959).
How many students go to Roscommon Community College?: Roscommon Community College has 603 students: 342 boys and 261 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Roscommon Community College?: Georgina Keena is the principal of Roscommon Community College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Roscommon Community College a mixed school?: Yes. Roscommon Community College takes both boys and girls.
Is Roscommon Community College fee-paying?: No. Roscommon 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 Roscommon Community College?: Roscommon Community College has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Galway & Roscommon ETB.
Does Roscommon Community College teach through Irish?: No. Roscommon Community College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does Roscommon Community College have Transition Year?: 119 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 Roscommon Community College a DEIS school?: Yes. Roscommon Community College is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
Where can I read Roscommon Community College's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Roscommon Community College's roll number, 72290R, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Roscommon Community College?: The closest is Mercy College. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

Roscommon Community College compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Next date	Irish-medium	DEIS
Roscommon Community CollegeThis school		603	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
Mercy CollegeRoscommon Town	300 m	505	Mixed	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No
C.B.S. RoscommonRoscommon Town	300 m	450	Boys	Secondary	Free	Applications open, Thu, 19 Nov	No	No
Coláiste MhuireBallygar	13.8 km	306	Mixed	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No
Lanesboro Community CollegeLanesboro	15.1 km	275	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
Scoil MhuireStrokestown	17.9 km	671	Mixed	Secondary	Free	Applications open, Tue, 20 Oct	No	No
Glenamaddy Community SchoolGlenamaddy	24.2 km	433	Mixed	Community school	Free	None found yet	No	No

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Roscommon
Co. Roscommon
F42P959

Principal: Georgina Keena on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 090 662 6670
Email: [email protected]
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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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