Who is the principal of Thomond Community College?

Vivienne Hogan is the principal of Thomond Community College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is Thomond Community College a mixed school?

Yes. Thomond Community College takes both boys and girls.

Is Thomond Community College fee-paying?

No. Thomond Community 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 Thomond Community College?

Thomond Community College has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Limerick & Clare ETB.

Does Thomond Community College teach through Irish?

No. Thomond Community College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Thomond Community College a DEIS school?

Yes. Thomond Community College is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.

Where can I read Thomond Community College's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Thomond Community College's roll number, 76414G, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near Thomond Community College?

The closest is Ardscoil Ris. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Thomond Community College

Limerick, Co. Limerick

597 studentsMixedDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY optional

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Students this year

597 students: 308 girls and 289 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 109
2nd year: 105
3rd year: 104
TY: 63
5th year: 106
6th year: 110

Transition Year: 63 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (104). 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

Thomond Community College is a community college (etb) in Limerick, Co. Limerick (Eircode V94 V342). Thomond Community College has 597 students: 289 boys and 308 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Community college (ETB)
Boys and girls: Mixed · 289 boys, 308 girls
Fees: Free education scheme, no tuition fees
Ethos: Multi-denominational
Patron: Limerick & Clare ETB
Language: English-medium
Day or boarding: Day school
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Roll number: 76414G

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is Thomond Community College?: Thomond Community College is a community college (etb) in Limerick, Co. Limerick (Eircode V94 V342).
How many students go to Thomond Community College?: Thomond Community College has 597 students: 289 boys and 308 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Thomond Community College?: Vivienne Hogan is the principal of Thomond Community College, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Thomond Community College a mixed school?: Yes. Thomond Community College takes both boys and girls.
Is Thomond Community College fee-paying?: No. Thomond Community 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 Thomond Community College?: Thomond Community College has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Limerick & Clare ETB.
Does Thomond Community College teach through Irish?: No. Thomond Community College teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does Thomond Community College have Transition Year?: 63 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (104). That usually means TY is optional here.
Is Thomond Community College a DEIS school?: Yes. Thomond Community College is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
Where can I read Thomond Community College's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Thomond Community College's roll number, 76414G, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Thomond Community College?: The closest is Ardscoil Ris. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

Thomond Community College compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Next date	Irish-medium	DEIS
Thomond Community CollegeThis school		597	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
Ardscoil RisLimerick	1.5 km	728	Boys	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Mon, 11 Jan	No	No
Villiers Secondary SchoolLimerick	1.9 km	508	Mixed	Secondary	Fee‑paying	Applications close, Mon, 11 Jan	No	No
St Munchin's CollegeLimerick	2.4 km	682	Boys	Secondary	Free	Accept by, Wed, 3 Feb	No	No
Ardscoil MhuireLimerick	2.5 km	591	Girls	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Mon, 11 Jan	No	Yes
St Clements CollegeLimerick	2.6 km	411	Boys	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Mon, 11 Jan	No	Yes
Laurel Hill Coláiste FCJLuimneach	2.7 km	315	Girls	Secondary	Free	None found yet	Yes	No

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Contact

Moylish Park
Moylish
Limerick
V94V342

Principal: Vivienne Hogan on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 061 452 422
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.thomondcommunitycollege.ie
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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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