Who is the principal of Coláiste Oiriall?

Annette Ní Thuathail is the principal of Coláiste Oiriall, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is Coláiste Oiriall a mixed school?

Yes. Coláiste Oiriall takes both boys and girls.

Is Coláiste Oiriall fee-paying?

No. Coláiste Oiriall 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 Oiriall?

Coláiste Oiriall has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Cavan & Monaghan ETB.

Does Coláiste Oiriall teach through Irish?

Yes. Coláiste Oiriall is a Gaelcholáiste, so students learn every subject through Irish.

Is Coláiste Oiriall a DEIS school?

No. Coláiste Oiriall is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Coláiste Oiriall's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Coláiste Oiriall's roll number, 76091I, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near Coláiste Oiriall?

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

Coláiste Oiriall

Muineachán, Co. Monaghan

402 studentsMixedGaelcholáisteCommunity college (ETB)TY

Work-to-rule: some evening events, including open nights, may not go ahead. Check with the school. What it means

Website Call Directions Contact details

Open night and deadlines Compare with others

Applying for September 2027

We haven't found this school's dates for September 2027 entry yet. Schools usually hold open nights from September and open applications from October; the admission notice on the school's website has the exact window.

We check school websites every week and add dates as soon as they're published. Visit the school's website.

Get this school's dates when they're published. Get a notification the day before an open night, and before applications close.

Or add its dates to your calendar. New dates appear as we find them:

iPhone or Mac Google Calendar Outlook

How secondary admissions work · Open nights in Co. Monaghan

Students this year

402 students: 223 girls and 179 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 71
2nd year: 70
3rd year: 64
TY: 84
5th year: 50
6th year: 63

Transition Year: 84 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.

We haven't found this school's voluntary contribution or device policy yet. What secondary school costs, and the schemes that help

At a glance

Coláiste Oiriall is a community college (etb) in Muineachán, Co. Monaghan (Eircode H18 W897). Coláiste Oiriall has 402 students: 179 boys and 223 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Community college (ETB)
Boys and girls: Mixed · 179 boys, 223 girls
Fees: Free education scheme, no tuition fees
Ethos: Multi-denominational
Patron: Cavan & Monaghan ETB
Language: Gaelcholáiste: all subjects through Irish
Day or boarding: Day school
DEIS: No
Roll number: 76091I

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

Explained: Gaelcholáistí · types of school · how to choose

Questions parents ask

Where is Coláiste Oiriall?: Coláiste Oiriall is a community college (etb) in Muineachán, Co. Monaghan (Eircode H18 W897).
How many students go to Coláiste Oiriall?: Coláiste Oiriall has 402 students: 179 boys and 223 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Coláiste Oiriall?: Annette Ní Thuathail is the principal of Coláiste Oiriall, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Coláiste Oiriall a mixed school?: Yes. Coláiste Oiriall takes both boys and girls.
Is Coláiste Oiriall fee-paying?: No. Coláiste Oiriall 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 Oiriall?: Coláiste Oiriall has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Cavan & Monaghan ETB.
Does Coláiste Oiriall teach through Irish?: Yes. Coláiste Oiriall is a Gaelcholáiste, so students learn every subject through Irish.
Does Coláiste Oiriall have Transition Year?: 84 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 Oiriall a DEIS school?: No. Coláiste Oiriall is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Coláiste Oiriall's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Coláiste Oiriall's roll number, 76091I, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Coláiste Oiriall?: The closest is St. Macartan's College. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

Coláiste Oiriall compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Next date	Irish-medium	DEIS
Coláiste OiriallThis school		402	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	Yes	No
St. Macartan's CollegeMonaghan	400 m	617	Boys	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No
Beech Hill CollegeMonaghan	2.1 km	897	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct	No	Yes
St. Louis Secondary SchoolMonaghan	2.4 km	532	Girls	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct	No	No
Monaghan Collegiate SchoolMonaghan	2.4 km	234	Mixed	Secondary	Fee‑paying	Applications close, Fri, 20 Nov	No	No
Ballybay Community CollegeBallybay	15.7 km	344	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	No
Our Lady's Secondary SchoolCastleblayney	20.9 km	883	Mixed	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No

Straight-line distances. Compare with the two closest · See more schools near here.

Spotted something wrong on this page?

Contact

Cnoc an Chonnaidh
Br. Ard Mhacha
Muineachán
Co. Mhuineacháin
H18W897

Principal: Annette Ní Thuathail on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 047 72344
Email: [email protected]
Website: oiriall.ie
Open in Google Maps

Primary schools nearby

On our sister site, primaryschool.ie

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 Coláiste Oiriall for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar