Coláiste Íde agus Iosaef
Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick
669 studentsMixedCommunity college (ETB)TY
Work-to-rule: some evening events, including open nights, may not go ahead. Check with the school. What it means
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.
Get this school's dates when they're published. Get a notification the day before an open night, and before applications close.
On iPhone: tap Share, then Add to Home Screen, and open secondaryschool.ie from there to turn on notifications. Or use your calendar below.
Or add its dates to your calendar. New dates appear as we find them:
Students this year
669 students: 325 girls and 344 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 96
- 2nd year
- 133
- 3rd year
- 106
- TY
- 103
- 5th year
- 115
- 6th year
- 116
Transition Year: 103 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 Íde agus Iosaef is a community college (etb) in Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick (Eircode V94 F7X4). Coláiste Íde agus Iosaef has 669 students: 344 boys and 325 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 344 boys, 325 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Multi-denominational
- Patron
- Limerick & Clare ETB
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 76093M
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
Explained: types of school · how to choose
Questions parents ask
- Where is Coláiste Íde agus Iosaef?
- Coláiste Íde agus Iosaef is a community college (etb) in Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick (Eircode V94 F7X4).
- How many students go to Coláiste Íde agus Iosaef?
- Coláiste Íde agus Iosaef has 669 students: 344 boys and 325 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Coláiste Íde agus Iosaef?
- Liam Murphy is the principal of Coláiste Íde agus Iosaef, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Coláiste Íde agus Iosaef a mixed school?
- Yes. Coláiste Íde agus Iosaef takes both boys and girls.
- Is Coláiste Íde agus Iosaef fee-paying?
- No. Coláiste Íde agus Iosaef 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 Íde agus Iosaef?
- Coláiste Íde agus Iosaef has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Limerick & Clare ETB.
- Does Coláiste Íde agus Iosaef teach through Irish?
- No. Coláiste Íde agus Iosaef teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Coláiste Íde agus Iosaef have Transition Year?
- 103 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 Íde agus Iosaef a DEIS school?
- No. Coláiste Íde agus Iosaef is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Coláiste Íde agus Iosaef's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Coláiste Íde agus Iosaef's roll number, 76093M, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Coláiste Íde agus Iosaef?
- The closest is St. Michael's College. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coláiste Íde agus IosaefThis school | 669 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| St. Michael's CollegeListowel | 13.9 km | 347 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Coláiste na RíochtaListowel | 14.1 km | 178 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 20 Nov | No | Yes |
| Presentation Secondary SchoolListowel | 14.9 km | 341 | Girls | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Scoil Mhuire & ÍdeNewcastle West | 17.3 km | 754 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Desmond CollegeNewcastle West | 18.3 km | 539 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Stream | Yes |
| St. Patrick's Secondary SchoolCastleisland | 20.2 km | 179 | Boys | 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
AbbeyfealeCo Limerick
V94F7X4
- Principal: Liam Murphy on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 068 30631
- Email: [email protected]
- Open in Google Maps
Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Convent of Mercy NS100 m
- Abbeyfeale B NS 1400 m
- SN Naomh Padraig3.2 km
- Dromtrasna NS4.0 km
- Meenkilly NS5.8 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 Coláiste Íde agus Iosaef for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar