Carrignafoy Community College
Cobh, Cork
Key facts
- DEIS
- Some Irish-medium
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 322 smaller than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 155 girls, 167 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- Some pupils taught some subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 70970G the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Carrignafoy Community College is a state‑funded, co‑educational, multi‑denominational community college situated in Carrignafoy, Cobh, under the patronage of the Cork Education and Training Board. The school is built on a foundation of five core values – Excellence in Education, Care, Equality, Community and Respect – which shape a welcoming environment where every pupil is encouraged to achieve personal excellence. The college delivers a comprehensive curriculum across the Junior Cycle and Senior Cycle, offering the traditional Leaving Certificate, the Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme and the Leaving Certificate Applied, together with optional Transition Year and Level 1/Level 2 Learning Programmes. Emphasis is placed on both academic rigour and the development of intellectual, physical and social skills. Strong links with local organisations enrich the student experience, while dedicated support services such as the School Completion Programme and Home‑School Liaison provide additional guidance. The campus, opened in 1979 and slated for future expansion, houses modern classrooms and specialist facilities designed to support a wide range of subjects and extracurricular activities.
History
Carrignafoy Community College opened on its present site in 1979, continuing a local tradition of education that began in 1905. In 1930 the Cobh Technical Instruction Committee merged with the County Cork Vocational Education Committee, leading to progressive growth in student numbers and provision. The establishment of the current building marked a significant milestone, and the college now anticipates further expansion to accommodate its expanding curriculum and community role.
Applying to Carrignafoy 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 Carrignafoy 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 Carrignafoy Community College
How many pupils attend Carrignafoy Community College?
Carrignafoy Community College has 322 pupils enrolled, 155 girls and 167 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Carrignafoy Community College a DEIS school?
Yes. Carrignafoy Community 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.
Does Carrignafoy Community College teach through Irish?
Partly. Carrignafoy Community College teaches some subjects through Irish.