Coláiste Cois Life
Leamhcán, Dublin
Key facts
- Irish-medium
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 592 about the same size as the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 310 girls, 282 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- All pupils taught all subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 76065H the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Coláiste Cois Life is a designated Community College situated in Lucan, County Dublin, operating under the patronage of the Dublin & Dún Laoghaire Education and Training Board. Established in 1997, the college provides post‑primary education through the medium of Irish, delivering a broad and balanced curriculum that spans the Junior Cycle, Transition Year and Senior Cycle. The school places a strong emphasis on academic excellence, with a record of solid Leaving Certificate results, while also fostering a wide range of extracurricular activities in sport, music, culture and community service. The college’s modern permanent facilities, opened in September 2006, accommodate a growing enrolment from Lucan, Palmerstown and North Kildare. State‑of‑the‑art resources include a dedicated school app, online payment systems and digital communication platforms, ensuring seamless interaction between students, parents and staff. The learning environment is described as caring and inclusive, with a commitment to nurturing each pupil’s individual talents and preparing them to meet future challenges with confidence and enthusiasm.
History
Coláiste Cois Life was founded in 1997 to meet the demand for Irish‑medium post‑primary education in the Lucan area. The school initially operated on the grounds of Coláiste Chilliain in Clondalkin. In 1999 it relocated to a temporary building in Lucan, with additional classrooms added each year until 2005. A permanent campus was opened in September 2006. The inaugural cohort comprised 21 students, who sat the Leaving Certificate in June 2003. Since then, the majority of past pupils have progressed to third‑level institutions, and the student body primarily draws from Lucan, Palmerstown and North Kildare.
Applying to Coláiste Cois Life
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
View Coláiste Cois Life's own calendar (2026/2027 school year)
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide post-primary school dates apply broadly to Coláiste Cois Life. The school publishes its own calendar, linked above, and that is the authoritative source for its reopening date and discretionary closure days.
- 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 Coláiste Cois Life
How many pupils attend Coláiste Cois Life?
Coláiste Cois Life has 592 pupils enrolled, 310 girls and 282 boys. That makes it about the same size as the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Coláiste Cois Life a DEIS school?
No. Coláiste Cois Life 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 Coláiste Cois Life teach through Irish?
Yes. Coláiste Cois Life teaches all subjects through Irish.