Who is the principal of Colaiste Dun Iascaigh?

Peter Creedon is the principal of Colaiste Dun Iascaigh, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is Colaiste Dun Iascaigh a mixed school?

Yes. Colaiste Dun Iascaigh takes both boys and girls.

Is Colaiste Dun Iascaigh fee-paying?

No. Colaiste Dun 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 Colaiste Dun Iascaigh?

Colaiste Dun Iascaigh has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Tipperary ETB.

Does Colaiste Dun Iascaigh teach through Irish?

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

Is Colaiste Dun Iascaigh a DEIS school?

No. Colaiste Dun Iascaigh is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Colaiste Dun Iascaigh's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Colaiste Dun Iascaigh's roll number, 76063D, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near Colaiste Dun Iascaigh?

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

Colaiste Dun Iascaigh

Cahir, Co. Tipperary

889 studentsMixedCommunity college (ETB)TY

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Applying for September 2027

Applications open: Thursday, 1 October (passed)Application form available from this date
Applications close: Thursday, 22 OctoberClosing date for first-year applicationsAdd to calendar
Offers by: Thursday, 5 NovemberNotification of offers or refusal for first yearAdd to calendar
Accept by: Thursday, 19 NovemberDeadline to accept offered placeAdd to calendar

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Students this year

889 students: 411 girls and 478 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 139
2nd year: 152
3rd year: 158
TY: 135
5th year: 173
6th year: 132

Transition Year: 135 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

Colaiste Dun Iascaigh is a community college (etb) in Cahir, Co. Tipperary (Eircode E21 NV38). Colaiste Dun Iascaigh has 889 students: 478 boys and 411 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Community college (ETB)
Boys and girls: Mixed · 478 boys, 411 girls
Fees: Free education scheme, no tuition fees
Ethos: Inter-denominational
Patron: Tipperary ETB
Language: English-medium
Day or boarding: Day school
DEIS: No
Roll number: 76063D

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is Colaiste Dun Iascaigh?: Colaiste Dun Iascaigh is a community college (etb) in Cahir, Co. Tipperary (Eircode E21 NV38).
How many students go to Colaiste Dun Iascaigh?: Colaiste Dun Iascaigh has 889 students: 478 boys and 411 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Colaiste Dun Iascaigh?: Peter Creedon is the principal of Colaiste Dun Iascaigh, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Colaiste Dun Iascaigh a mixed school?: Yes. Colaiste Dun Iascaigh takes both boys and girls.
Is Colaiste Dun Iascaigh fee-paying?: No. Colaiste Dun 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 Colaiste Dun Iascaigh?: Colaiste Dun Iascaigh has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Tipperary ETB.
Does Colaiste Dun Iascaigh teach through Irish?: No. Colaiste Dun Iascaigh teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does Colaiste Dun Iascaigh have Transition Year?: 135 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 Colaiste Dun Iascaigh a DEIS school?: No. Colaiste Dun Iascaigh is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Colaiste Dun Iascaigh's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Colaiste Dun Iascaigh's roll number, 76063D, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Colaiste Dun Iascaigh?: The closest is Rockwell College. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

Colaiste Dun Iascaigh compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Next date	Irish-medium	DEIS
Colaiste Dun IascaighThis school		889	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct	No	No
Rockwell CollegeCashel	8.7 km	455	Mixed	Secondary	Fee‑paying	Applications close, Sun, 8 Nov	No	No
Presentation Secondary SchoolClonmel	14.1 km	448	Girls	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct	No	No
Ardscoil na mBráithreClonmel	15.1 km	706	Boys	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No
Central Technical Institute, ClonmelClonmel	15.4 km	366	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	Stream	Yes
Cashel Community SchoolCashel	15.5 km	885	Mixed	Community school	Free	None found yet	No	No
Loreto Secondary SchoolClonmel	15.6 km	465	Girls	Secondary	Free	Offers by, Thu, 5 Nov	No	No

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Contact

Cashel Road
Cahir
Co Tipperary
E21NV38

Principal: Peter Creedon on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 052 744 2828
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.colaisteduniascaigh.ie
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Next school holidays

Strike: most secondary schools are expected to close on Wednesday, 21 October. Strikes and work-to-rule

In 8 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 9 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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