Dunmore Community School
Dunmore, Co. Galway
367 studentsMixedCommunity schoolTY optional
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Students this year
367 students: 164 girls and 203 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.
- 1st year
- 67
- 2nd year
- 65
- 3rd year
- 66
- TY
- 42
- 5th year
- 53
- 6th year
- 74
Transition Year: 42 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (66). 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
Dunmore Community School is a community school in Dunmore, Co. Galway (Eircode H54 KP03). Dunmore Community School has 367 students: 203 boys and 164 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Type
- Community school
- Boys and girls
- Mixed · 203 boys, 164 girls
- Fees
- Free education scheme, no tuition fees
- Ethos
- Inter-denominational
- Patron
- Galway & Roscommon ETB Religious Sisters of Mercy
- Language
- English-medium
- Day or boarding
- Day school
- DEIS
- No
- Roll number
- 91414Q
Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie
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Questions parents ask
- Where is Dunmore Community School?
- Dunmore Community School is a community school in Dunmore, Co. Galway (Eircode H54 KP03).
- How many students go to Dunmore Community School?
- Dunmore Community School has 367 students: 203 boys and 164 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
- Who is the principal of Dunmore Community School?
- Declan Quinn is the principal of Dunmore Community School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
- Is Dunmore Community School a mixed school?
- Yes. Dunmore Community School takes both boys and girls.
- Is Dunmore Community School fee-paying?
- No. Dunmore Community School 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 Dunmore Community School?
- Dunmore Community School has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Galway & Roscommon ETB Religious Sisters of Mercy.
- Does Dunmore Community School teach through Irish?
- No. Dunmore Community School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
- Does Dunmore Community School have Transition Year?
- 42 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (66). That usually means TY is optional here.
- Is Dunmore Community School a DEIS school?
- No. Dunmore Community School is not part of the DEIS programme.
- Where can I read Dunmore Community School's inspection reports?
- The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Dunmore Community School's roll number, 91414Q, or use the link on this page.
- What other secondary schools are near Dunmore Community School?
- The closest is Glenamaddy 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 | Next date | Irish-medium | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunmore Community SchoolThis school | 367 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No | |
| Glenamaddy Community SchoolGlenamaddy | 11.5 km | 433 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| High Cross CollegeTuam | 13.2 km | 777 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | Applications close, Fri, 6 Nov | No | No |
| St. Jarlaths CollegeTuam | 13.2 km | 762 | Mixed | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
| Archbishop McHale CollegeGalway | 13.7 km | 479 | Mixed | Community college (ETB) | Free | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | No | Yes |
| Ballyhaunis Community SchoolBallyhaunis | 16.8 km | 717 | Mixed | Community school | Free | None found yet | No | Yes |
| Coláiste CholmáinClaremorris | 20.7 km | 402 | Boys | Secondary | Free | None found yet | No | No |
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Contact
DunmoreCo Galway
H54KP03
- Principal: Declan Quinn on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
- Phone: 093 38203
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.dunmorecs.ie
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Primary schools nearby
On our sister site, primaryschool.ie
- Nioclas Naofa400 m
- SN Baile an Leasa2.8 km
- S N Gort na Leime4.4 km
- Garrafrauns Central Sch6.0 km
- SN Ceathru na Laithigh6.6 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 Dunmore Community School for any extra days off and the last day in June. Get reminders · All term dates · Add to Google Calendar