Who is the principal of Coláiste Iascaigh?

Thomas Coggins is the principal of Coláiste Iascaigh, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is Coláiste Iascaigh a mixed school?

Yes. Coláiste Iascaigh takes both boys and girls.

Is Coláiste Iascaigh fee-paying?

No. Coláiste Iascaigh 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 Coláiste Iascaigh?

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

Does Coláiste Iascaigh teach through Irish?

No. Coláiste Iascaigh teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Coláiste Iascaigh a DEIS school?

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

Where can I read Coláiste Iascaigh's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Coláiste Iascaigh's roll number, 72320A, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near Coláiste Iascaigh?

The closest is Jesus & Mary Secondary School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Coláiste Iascaigh

Easkey, Co. Sligo

267 studentsMixedDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY

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Students this year

267 students: 107 girls and 160 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 49
2nd year: 55
3rd year: 45
TY: 47
5th year: 46
6th year: 25

Transition Year: 47 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

Coláiste Iascaigh is a community college (etb) in Easkey, Co. Sligo (Eircode F26 EC56). Coláiste Iascaigh has 267 students: 160 boys and 107 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Community college (ETB)
Boys and girls: Mixed · 160 boys, 107 girls
Fees: Free education scheme, no tuition fees
Ethos: Multi-denominational
Patron: Mayo, Sligo & Leitrim ETB
Language: English-medium
Day or boarding: Day school
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Roll number: 72320A

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is Coláiste Iascaigh?: Coláiste Iascaigh is a community college (etb) in Easkey, Co. Sligo (Eircode F26 EC56).
How many students go to Coláiste Iascaigh?: Coláiste Iascaigh has 267 students: 160 boys and 107 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Coláiste Iascaigh?: Thomas Coggins is the principal of Coláiste Iascaigh, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Coláiste Iascaigh a mixed school?: Yes. Coláiste Iascaigh takes both boys and girls.
Is Coláiste Iascaigh fee-paying?: No. Coláiste Iascaigh 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 Coláiste Iascaigh?: Coláiste Iascaigh has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Mayo, Sligo & Leitrim ETB.
Does Coláiste Iascaigh teach through Irish?: No. Coláiste Iascaigh teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does Coláiste Iascaigh have Transition Year?: 47 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 Coláiste Iascaigh a DEIS school?: Yes. Coláiste Iascaigh is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
Where can I read Coláiste Iascaigh's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Coláiste Iascaigh's roll number, 72320A, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Coláiste Iascaigh?: The closest is Jesus & Mary Secondary School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

Coláiste Iascaigh compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Next date	Irish-medium	DEIS
Coláiste IascaighThis school		267	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
Jesus & Mary Secondary SchoolPier Road, Enniscrone	11.8 km	244	Mixed	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No
St. Patrick's CollegeKillala	22.4 km	181	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
St Muredachs CollegeBallina	22.5 km	403	Boys	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No
Moyne CollegeBallina	22.9 km	221	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
St. Mary's Secondary SchoolBallina	23.1 km	551	Girls	Secondary	Free	Open night, Thu, 22 Oct	No	No
St Attracta's Community SchoolTubbercurry	28.8 km	735	Mixed	Community school	Free	None found yet	No	No

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Contact

Easkey
Co Sligo
F26EC56

Principal: Thomas Coggins on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 096 49021
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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