Who is the principal of Moyne Community School?

Desmond Cullen is the principal of Moyne Community School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is Moyne Community School a mixed school?

Yes. Moyne Community School takes both boys and girls.

Is Moyne Community School fee-paying?

No. Moyne 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 Moyne Community School?

Moyne Community School has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Longford & Westmeath ETB Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnoise.

Does Moyne Community School teach through Irish?

No. Moyne Community School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Moyne Community School a DEIS school?

No. Moyne Community School is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Moyne Community School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Moyne Community School's roll number, 91436D, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near Moyne Community School?

The closest is Carrigallen Vocational School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Moyne Community School

Moyne, Co. Longford

655 studentsMixedCommunity schoolTY optional

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Students this year

655 students: 366 girls and 289 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 127
2nd year: 120
3rd year: 121
TY: 62
5th year: 127
6th year: 98

Transition Year: 62 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (121). 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

Moyne Community School is a community school in Moyne, Co. Longford (Eircode N39 T860). Moyne Community School has 655 students: 289 boys and 366 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Community school
Boys and girls: Mixed · 289 boys, 366 girls
Fees: Free education scheme, no tuition fees
Ethos: Inter-denominational
Patron: Longford & Westmeath ETB Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnoise
Language: English-medium
Day or boarding: Day school
DEIS: No
Roll number: 91436D

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is Moyne Community School?: Moyne Community School is a community school in Moyne, Co. Longford (Eircode N39 T860).
How many students go to Moyne Community School?: Moyne Community School has 655 students: 289 boys and 366 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Moyne Community School?: Desmond Cullen is the principal of Moyne Community School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Moyne Community School a mixed school?: Yes. Moyne Community School takes both boys and girls.
Is Moyne Community School fee-paying?: No. Moyne 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 Moyne Community School?: Moyne Community School has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Longford & Westmeath ETB Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnoise.
Does Moyne Community School teach through Irish?: No. Moyne Community School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does Moyne Community School have Transition Year?: 62 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (121). That usually means TY is optional here.
Is Moyne Community School a DEIS school?: No. Moyne Community School is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Moyne Community School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Moyne Community School's roll number, 91436D, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Moyne Community School?: The closest is Carrigallen Vocational School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

Moyne Community School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Next date	Irish-medium	DEIS
Moyne Community SchoolThis school		655	Mixed	Community school	Free	None found yet	No	No
Carrigallen Vocational SchoolCarrigallen	7.9 km	330	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	No
Mohill Community CollegeMohill	14.8 km	531	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	Open night, Tue, 24 Nov	No	No
Ardscoil PhadraigGranard	17.4 km	351	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
Cnoc MhuireGranard	17.7 km	579	Mixed	Secondary	Free	Open night, Thu, 22 Oct	No	No
Ballinamore Community SchoolBallinamore	19.2 km	336	Mixed	Community school	Free	None found yet	No	No
Royal School CavanCavan	20.6 km	386	Mixed	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct	No	No

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Moyne
Co Longford
N39T860

Principal: Desmond Cullen on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 049 433 5114
Email: [email protected]
Website: moynecs.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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