Coláiste Eoghain
Bun Cranncha, Co. Donegal
13 studentsMixedGaelcholáisteCommunity college (ETB)TY
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Students this year
13 students: 8 girls and 5 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 0
- 2nd year
- 5
- 3rd year
- 2
- TY
- 2
- 5th year
- 0
- 6th year
- 4
Transition Year: 2 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 Eoghain is a community college (etb) in Bun Cranncha, Co. Donegal (Eircode F93 XT38). Coláiste Eoghain has 13 students: 5 boys and 8 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 5 boys, 8 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Multi-denominational
- Patron
- Donegal ETB
- Language
- Gaelcholáiste: all subjects through Irish
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 76107U
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Coláiste Eoghain?
- Coláiste Eoghain is a community college (etb) in Bun Cranncha, Co. Donegal (Eircode F93 XT38).
- How many students go to Coláiste Eoghain?
- Coláiste Eoghain has 13 students: 5 boys and 8 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Coláiste Eoghain?
- Claire Ní Dhochartaigh is the principal of Coláiste Eoghain, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Coláiste Eoghain a mixed school?
- Yes. Coláiste Eoghain takes both boys and girls.
- Is Coláiste Eoghain fee-paying?
- No. Coláiste Eoghain 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 Eoghain?
- Coláiste Eoghain has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Donegal ETB.
- Does Coláiste Eoghain teach through Irish?
- Yes. Coláiste Eoghain is a Gaelcholáiste, so students learn every subject through Irish.
- Does Coláiste Eoghain have Transition Year?
- 2 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 Eoghain a DEIS school?
- No. Coláiste Eoghain is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Coláiste Eoghain's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Coláiste Eoghain's roll number, 76107U, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Coláiste Eoghain?
- The closest is Crana 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 EoghainThis school | 13 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | Yes | No | |
| Crana CollegeBuncrana | 1.1 km | 585 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Scoil Mhuire Secondary SchoolBuncrana | 1.5 km | 885 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Carndonagh Community SchoolCarndonagh | 16.5 km | 1,119 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Mulroy CollegeLetterkenny | 17.0 km | 617 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Open day, Thu, 22 Oct | No | Yes |
| Loreto Community SchoolMilford | 17.4 km | 810 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Moville Community CollegeMoville | 26.0 km | 648 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
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Contact
Muileann Thulaigh GharbháinBun Cranncha
Co. Dhún na nGall
F93XT38
- Principal: Claire Ní Dhochartaigh on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 074 932 2350
- Email: [email protected]
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Gaelscoil Bhun Cranncha900 m
- St Orans NS1.0 km
- St. Mura's National School1.2 km
- Scoil Iosagain1.3 km
- SN Naomh Eighneach6.2 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 Eoghain for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar