Clonakilty Community College
Cork
Key facts
- Some Irish-medium
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 696 larger than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 96 girls, 600 boys
- Ethos
- Inter Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- Some pupils taught all subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 70950A the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Clonakilty Community College is a mixed‑gender secondary school that positions itself as a learning community focused on empowering pupils to become independent, confident young adults. The college adopts a pupil‑centred ethos, encouraging student input in all aspects of college life and tailoring its curriculum to support a broad range of abilities, including special‑needs provision and guidance services. Academic programmes are complemented by a strong emphasis on digital tools such as Office 365 and the VS Ware learning platform, ensuring that learners develop both subject knowledge and modern ICT skills. Beyond the classroom, the college offers a vibrant extracurricular programme. A wide variety of sports are available, from rugby and football to basketball, hurling and athletics, with regular participation in local cups and tournaments. Cultural and civic activities include DCMUN conferences, agricultural shows, and community‑focused events such as the Marie Keating Foundation awareness sessions. The school also provides practical learning opportunities through applied‑learning events with third‑level partners, reinforcing its commitment to holistic education and real‑world experience.
Applying to Clonakilty 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 Clonakilty 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 Clonakilty Community College
How many pupils attend Clonakilty Community College?
Clonakilty Community College has 696 pupils enrolled, 96 girls and 600 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Clonakilty Community College a DEIS school?
No. Clonakilty 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.
Does Clonakilty Community College teach through Irish?
Partly. Clonakilty Community College teaches some subjects through Irish.