Ballybay Community College
Monaghan
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 344 smaller than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 168 girls, 176 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 72170H the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Ballybay Community College is a secondary education institution serving the town of Ballybay and the surrounding community in County Monaghan. The college provides a broad curriculum designed to meet the needs of its students, preparing them for further education, employment and active citizenship. Emphasis is placed on delivering a balanced programme of academic subjects alongside practical and creative disciplines. The school aims to create a supportive learning environment that encourages personal development, critical thinking and collaborative work. Facilities are intended to support a range of activities, from classroom learning to sport and the arts, fostering a well‑rounded experience for pupils.
Applying to Ballybay Community College
For a September 2027 place, a school's formal admissions process cannot begin before 1 October 2026. The school sets its own opening and closing dates in its annual admission notice.
National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide post-primary school dates apply broadly to Ballybay Community College. Individual schools set their own discretionary closure days, confirm exact dates with the school.
- October Mid-Term Break: Mon 26 Oct – Fri 30 Oct 2026
- Christmas Holidays: Wed 23 Dec 2026 – Tue 5 Jan 2027
- February Mid-Term Break: Mon 15 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027 (primary schools: Thu 18 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027)
- Easter Holidays: Mon 22 Mar – Sun 4 Apr 2027
Primary schools close for the last two days of the February mid-term week and may use discretionary days to take the full week, so their break can be shorter than post-primary schools'.
Frequently asked questions about Ballybay Community College
How many pupils attend Ballybay Community College?
Ballybay Community College has 344 pupils enrolled, 168 girls and 176 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Ballybay Community College a DEIS school?
No. Ballybay Community College is not part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme of additional supports for schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage. Not holding DEIS status says nothing about how good a school is, only about the profile of the community it serves.
What is the ethos of Ballybay Community College?
Ballybay Community College has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.