Magh Ene College
Bundoran, Co. Donegal
333 studentsMixedCommunity college (ETB)TY
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Students this year
333 students: 162 girls and 171 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 43
- 2nd year
- 56
- 3rd year
- 63
- TY
- 56
- 5th year
- 58
- 6th year
- 57
Transition Year: 56 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
Magh Ene College is a community college (etb) in Bundoran, Co. Donegal (Eircode F94 YT78). Magh Ene College has 333 students: 171 boys and 162 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 171 boys, 162 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Inter-denominational
- Patron
- Donegal ETB
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 76083J
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Magh Ene College?
- Magh Ene College is a community college (etb) in Bundoran, Co. Donegal (Eircode F94 YT78).
- How many students go to Magh Ene College?
- Magh Ene College has 333 students: 171 boys and 162 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Magh Ene College?
- Pat Tighe is the principal of Magh Ene College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Magh Ene College a mixed school?
- Yes. Magh Ene College takes both boys and girls.
- Is Magh Ene College fee-paying?
- No. Magh Ene 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 Magh Ene College?
- Magh Ene College has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Donegal ETB.
- Does Magh Ene College teach through Irish?
- No. Magh Ene College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Magh Ene College have Transition Year?
- 56 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 Magh Ene College a DEIS school?
- No. Magh Ene College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Magh Ene College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Magh Ene College's roll number, 76083J, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Magh Ene College?
- The closest is Coláiste Cholmcille. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magh Ene CollegeThis school | 333 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| Coláiste CholmcilleBallyshannon | 6.9 km | 682 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Grange Post Primary SchoolGrange | 18.3 km | 302 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Open day, Thu, 12 Nov | No | No |
| St. Clare's Comprehensive SchoolManorhamilton | 20.4 km | 504 | Mixed | Comprehensive school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| St. Catherine's Vocational SchoolKillybegs | 20.9 km | 359 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Abbey Vocational SchoolDonegal Town | 22.1 km | 999 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Ballinode CollegeSligo | 24.7 km | 258 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
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Contact
Church RoadBundoran
Co Donegal
F94YT78
- Principal: Pat Tighe on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 071 984 1244
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.maghenecollege.ie
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Primary schools nearby
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- St Macartans Central200 m
- Four Masters NS3.3 km
- SN an Br M O Cleirigh6.1 km
- Holy Family National School6.3 km
- Gaelscoil Eirne6.6 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 Magh Ene College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar