De Lacy College
Ashbourne, Co. Meath
929 studentsMixedCommunity college (ETB)TY optional
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Students this year
929 students: 455 girls and 474 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 177
- 2nd year
- 188
- 3rd year
- 168
- TY
- 94
- 5th year
- 160
- 6th year
- 142
Transition Year: 94 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (168). That usually means TY is optional here.
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
De Lacy College is a community college (etb) in Ashbourne, Co. Meath (Eircode A84 TW90). De Lacy College has 929 students: 474 boys and 455 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 474 boys, 455 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Multi-denominational
- Patron
- Louth & Meath ETB
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 76196W
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is De Lacy College?
- De Lacy College is a community college (etb) in Ashbourne, Co. Meath (Eircode A84 TW90).
- How many students go to De Lacy College?
- De Lacy College has 929 students: 474 boys and 455 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of De Lacy College?
- Janice Ui Bheolain is the principal of De Lacy College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is De Lacy College a mixed school?
- Yes. De Lacy College takes both boys and girls.
- Is De Lacy College fee-paying?
- No. De Lacy 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 De Lacy College?
- De Lacy College has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Louth & Meath ETB.
- Does De Lacy College teach through Irish?
- No. De Lacy College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does De Lacy College have Transition Year?
- 94 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (168). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is De Lacy College a DEIS school?
- No. De Lacy College is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read De Lacy College's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by De Lacy College's roll number, 76196W, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near De Lacy College?
- The closest is Ashbourne Community School. 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 | Irish-medium | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Lacy CollegeThis school | 929 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | No | No | |
| Ashbourne Community SchoolAshbourne | 2.0 km | 1,109 | Mixed | Community school | Free | No | No |
| Ratoath CollegeRatoath | 3.1 km | 1,132 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | No | No |
| Coláiste RiogaMeath | 8.0 km | 267 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | No | No |
| Community College DunshaughlinDunshaughlin | 8.8 km | 1,120 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | No | No |
| St Peter's CollegeDunboyne | 10.9 km | 1,214 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | No | No |
| Swords Community CollegeSwords | 12.1 km | 952 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | No | No |
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Contact
Ashbourne Education CampusKillegland
Ashbourne
Co. Meath
A84TW90
- Principal: Janice Ui Bheolain on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 01 524 1075
- Email: [email protected]
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Gaelscoil na Mí500 m
- Scoil Nais Deaglain1.1 km
- Scoil Mhuire1.2 km
- Ashbourne Educate Together National School1.9 km
- Gaelscoil na Cille2.0 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 De Lacy College for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar