Breifne College
Cavan
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 906 larger than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 521 girls, 385 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 70380I the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Breifne College is a co‑educational post‑primary institution that positions itself around “excellence in teaching and learning for every student, in every classroom, for every programme, every day”. The college delivers a broad curriculum across a range of subject departments, ensuring that learners can pursue both academic and vocational pathways. A strong emphasis is placed on personalised support, with resources such as a dedicated homework club and clear behavioural, uniform and safeguarding policies that create a safe and structured learning environment. The college’s facilities are designed to support modern pedagogy, offering specialised classrooms and spaces that cater to a variety of subjects and extracurricular activities. Digital access is provided through staff and student log‑in portals, facilitating seamless communication and access to learning materials. Regular updates via a news feed, calendar of events and an online gallery keep the school community informed and engaged, reflecting the college’s commitment to transparency and community involvement.
Applying to Breifne 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 Breifne 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 Breifne College
How many pupils attend Breifne College?
Breifne College has 906 pupils enrolled, 521 girls and 385 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Breifne College a DEIS school?
Yes. Breifne College is part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme called Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools. DEIS schools serve communities at risk of educational disadvantage and receive additional supports, which can include smaller classes, extra teaching posts and funding for books and meals.
What is the ethos of Breifne College?
Breifne College has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.