Coláiste Dún an Rí
Kingscourt, Co. Cavan
663 studentsMixedCommunity college (ETB)TY
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Students this year
663 students: 329 girls and 334 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 84
- 2nd year
- 114
- 3rd year
- 120
- TY
- 117
- 5th year
- 114
- 6th year
- 114
Transition Year: 117 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 Dún an Rí is a community college (etb) in Kingscourt, Co. Cavan (Eircode A82 K5W7). Coláiste Dún an Rí has 663 students: 334 boys and 329 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community college (ETB)
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 334 boys, 329 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Multi-denominational
- Patron
- Cavan & Monaghan ETB
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 76313A
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Coláiste Dún an Rí?
- Coláiste Dún an Rí is a community college (etb) in Kingscourt, Co. Cavan (Eircode A82 K5W7).
- How many students go to Coláiste Dún an Rí?
- Coláiste Dún an Rí has 663 students: 334 boys and 329 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Coláiste Dún an Rí?
- Fergal Boyle is the principal of Coláiste Dún an Rí, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Coláiste Dún an Rí a mixed school?
- Yes. Coláiste Dún an Rí takes both boys and girls.
- Is Coláiste Dún an Rí fee-paying?
- No. Coláiste Dún an Rí 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 Dún an Rí?
- Coláiste Dún an Rí has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Cavan & Monaghan ETB.
- Does Coláiste Dún an Rí teach through Irish?
- No. Coláiste Dún an Rí teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Coláiste Dún an Rí have Transition Year?
- 117 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 Dún an Rí a DEIS school?
- No. Coláiste Dún an Rí is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Coláiste Dún an Rí's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Coláiste Dún an Rí's roll number, 76313A, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Coláiste Dún an Rí?
- The closest is St Louis Secondary 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 | Next date | Irish-medium | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coláiste Dún an RíThis school | 663 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| St Louis Secondary SchoolCarrickmacross | 9.1 km | 414 | Girls | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | No |
| Patrician High SchoolCarrickmacross | 10.0 km | 453 | Boys | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | No | No |
| Inver CollegeCarrickmacross | 10.1 km | 733 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| O'Carolan CollegeNobber | 11.0 km | 725 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Bailieborough Community SchoolBailieborough | 11.1 km | 754 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Ardee Community SchoolArdee | 18.1 km | 1,317 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
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Contact
Ernan's HillKingscourt
Co. Cavan
A82K5W7
- Principal: Fergal Boyle on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 042 969 8294
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.colaistedunanri.ie
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Primary schools nearby
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- St Josephs NS900 m
- Cabra Central NS1.3 km
- SN Lathrach 23.9 km
- Carrickleck NS4.7 km
- Drumgossatt NS5.0 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 Coláiste Dún an Rí for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar