Who is the principal of Pobalscoil na Tríonóide?

Edward Cronin is the principal of Pobalscoil na Tríonóide, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is Pobalscoil na Tríonóide a mixed school?

Yes. Pobalscoil na Tríonóide takes both boys and girls.

Is Pobalscoil na Tríonóide fee-paying?

No. Pobalscoil na Tríonóide 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 Pobalscoil na Tríonóide?

Pobalscoil na Tríonóide has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Cork ETB Congregation of Christian Brothers.

Does Pobalscoil na Tríonóide teach through Irish?

Pobalscoil na Tríonóide has an Irish-medium stream, where some students learn every subject through Irish.

Is Pobalscoil na Tríonóide a DEIS school?

No. Pobalscoil na Tríonóide is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Pobalscoil na Tríonóide's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Pobalscoil na Tríonóide's roll number, 91513S, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near Pobalscoil na Tríonóide?

The closest is St Colman's Community College. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Pobalscoil na Tríonóide

Youghal, Co. Cork

1,086 studentsMixedIrish-medium streamCommunity schoolTY optional

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Students this year

1,086 students: 524 girls and 562 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 180
2nd year: 164
3rd year: 214
TY: 169
5th year: 183
6th year: 176

Transition Year: 169 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (214). 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

Pobalscoil na Tríonóide is a community school in Youghal, Co. Cork (Eircode P36 Y763). Pobalscoil na Tríonóide has 1,086 students: 562 boys and 524 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Community school
Boys and girls: Mixed · 562 boys, 524 girls
Fees: Free education scheme, no tuition fees
Ethos: Inter-denominational
Patron: Cork ETB Congregation of Christian Brothers
Language: Irish-medium stream for some students
Day or boarding: Day school
DEIS: No
Roll number: 91513S

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

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Questions parents ask

Where is Pobalscoil na Tríonóide?: Pobalscoil na Tríonóide is a community school in Youghal, Co. Cork (Eircode P36 Y763).
How many students go to Pobalscoil na Tríonóide?: Pobalscoil na Tríonóide has 1,086 students: 562 boys and 524 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Pobalscoil na Tríonóide?: Edward Cronin is the principal of Pobalscoil na Tríonóide, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Pobalscoil na Tríonóide a mixed school?: Yes. Pobalscoil na Tríonóide takes both boys and girls.
Is Pobalscoil na Tríonóide fee-paying?: No. Pobalscoil na Tríonóide 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 Pobalscoil na Tríonóide?: Pobalscoil na Tríonóide has a Inter-denominational ethos. Its patron is Cork ETB Congregation of Christian Brothers.
Does Pobalscoil na Tríonóide teach through Irish?: Pobalscoil na Tríonóide has an Irish-medium stream, where some students learn every subject through Irish.
Does Pobalscoil na Tríonóide have Transition Year?: 169 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (214). That usually means TY is optional here.
Is Pobalscoil na Tríonóide a DEIS school?: No. Pobalscoil na Tríonóide is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Pobalscoil na Tríonóide's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Pobalscoil na Tríonóide's roll number, 91513S, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Pobalscoil na Tríonóide?: The closest is St Colman's Community College. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

Pobalscoil na Tríonóide compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Next date	Irish-medium	DEIS
Pobalscoil na TríonóideThis school		1,086	Mixed	Community school	Free	None found yet	Stream	No
St Colman's Community CollegeMidleton	20.7 km	1,171	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
Midleton CollegeMidleton	20.7 km	498	Mixed	Secondary	Fee‑paying	None found yet	No	No
St Mary's High SchoolMidleton	20.9 km	762	Girls	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct	No	No
Blackwater Community SchoolLismore	20.9 km	943	Mixed	Community school	Free	None found yet	No	No
Christian Brothers Secondary SchoolMidleton	20.9 km	957	Boys	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct	No	No
Dungarvan College-Coláiste Dhún GarbhánWaterford	22.6 km	247	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	Yes

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Contact

Frogmore
Youghal
Co. Cork
P36Y763

Principal: Edward Cronin on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 024 25836
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.trionoide.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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