Who is the principal of Coláiste Chú Chulainn?

Tomas Sharkey is the principal of Coláiste Chú Chulainn, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is Coláiste Chú Chulainn a mixed school?

Yes. Coláiste Chú Chulainn takes both boys and girls.

Is Coláiste Chú Chulainn fee-paying?

No. Coláiste Chú Chulainn 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 Chú Chulainn?

Coláiste Chú Chulainn has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Louth & Meath ETB.

Does Coláiste Chú Chulainn teach through Irish?

Coláiste Chú Chulainn has an Irish-medium stream, where some students learn every subject through Irish.

Is Coláiste Chú Chulainn a DEIS school?

Yes. Coláiste Chú Chulainn is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.

Where can I read Coláiste Chú Chulainn's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Coláiste Chú Chulainn's roll number, 76195U, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near Coláiste Chú Chulainn?

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

Coláiste Chú Chulainn

Dundalk, Co. Louth

885 studentsMixedIrish-medium streamDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY

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Students this year

885 students: 354 girls and 531 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 131
2nd year: 133
3rd year: 148
TY: 145
5th year: 174
6th year: 154

Transition Year: 145 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 Chú Chulainn is a community college (etb) in Dundalk, Co. Louth (Eircode A91 F75P). Coláiste Chú Chulainn has 885 students: 531 boys and 354 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Community college (ETB)
Boys and girls: Mixed · 531 boys, 354 girls
Fees: Free education scheme, no tuition fees
Ethos: Multi-denominational
Patron: Louth & Meath ETB
Language: Irish-medium stream for some students
Day or boarding: Day school
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Roll number: 76195U

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is Coláiste Chú Chulainn?: Coláiste Chú Chulainn is a community college (etb) in Dundalk, Co. Louth (Eircode A91 F75P).
How many students go to Coláiste Chú Chulainn?: Coláiste Chú Chulainn has 885 students: 531 boys and 354 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Coláiste Chú Chulainn?: Tomas Sharkey is the principal of Coláiste Chú Chulainn, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Coláiste Chú Chulainn a mixed school?: Yes. Coláiste Chú Chulainn takes both boys and girls.
Is Coláiste Chú Chulainn fee-paying?: No. Coláiste Chú Chulainn 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 Chú Chulainn?: Coláiste Chú Chulainn has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Louth & Meath ETB.
Does Coláiste Chú Chulainn teach through Irish?: Coláiste Chú Chulainn has an Irish-medium stream, where some students learn every subject through Irish.
Does Coláiste Chú Chulainn have Transition Year?: 145 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 Chú Chulainn a DEIS school?: Yes. Coláiste Chú Chulainn is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
Where can I read Coláiste Chú Chulainn's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Coláiste Chú Chulainn's roll number, 76195U, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Coláiste Chú Chulainn?: The closest is St Vincent's Secondary School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

Coláiste Chú Chulainn compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Next date	Irish-medium	DEIS
Coláiste Chú ChulainnThis school		885	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	Stream	Yes
St Vincent's Secondary SchoolDundalk	600 m	928	Girls	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No
Colaiste RísDún Dealgan	800 m	616	Mixed	Secondary	Free	None found yet	Stream	No
St Mary's CollegeDundalk	1.0 km	916	Mixed	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No
Dundalk Grammar SchoolDundalk	1.0 km	597	Mixed	Secondary	Fee‑paying	None found yet	No	No
Ó Fiaich CollegeDundalk	1.6 km	336	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
St Louis Secondary SchoolDundalk	2.7 km	524	Girls	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct	No	Yes

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Contact

Lower Marshes
Dundalk
Co. Louth
A91F75P

Principal: Tomas Sharkey on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 042 935 4553
Email: [email protected]
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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

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