Coláiste Eoghain
Bun Cranncha, Donegal
Key facts
- Irish-medium
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 13 smaller than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 8 girls, 5 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- All pupils taught all subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 76107U the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Coláiste Eoghain is an Irish‑medium secondary school situated in Tullyarvan Mill, Buncrana, County Donegal. The school’s mission is to create a positive learning environment that delivers a comprehensive education of the highest standard while fostering the personal and social development of every pupil. By delivering the curriculum through Irish, the college instils interest, pride and confidence in the language and equips students with the cognitive and cultural benefits of bilingualism, including enhanced academic performance and greater future employment opportunities. The college offers a full range of Junior and Leaving Certificate subjects supported by small class sizes, dedicated form teachers and year heads, and robust pastoral care. Facilities include dedicated rooms for Home Economics, Metalwork and Science, a modern computer and IT suite, and a well‑equipped canteen. Classrooms are fitted with data projectors, Smart Boards and Chromebooks, and the school benefits from 100 Mbps broadband throughout. A wide variety of extra‑curricular activities, music and sport resources further enrich the student experience, preparing learners for life beyond secondary education.
History
The founding committee for Coláiste Eoghain was established in 2006, and the school received approval from the Department of Education & Skills in 2007. It opened its doors in September 2007 with ten pupils and six teachers. In 2022 the college celebrated its 15‑year anniversary. Plans are underway for a new three‑school campus, comprising Gaelscoil Bhun Cranncha, Coláiste Eoghain and Crana College, slated for opening in the 2026‑2027 academic year.
Applying to Coláiste Eoghain
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 Coláiste Eoghain. 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 Coláiste Eoghain
How many pupils attend Coláiste Eoghain?
Coláiste Eoghain has 13 pupils enrolled, 8 girls and 5 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Coláiste Eoghain a DEIS school?
No. Coláiste Eoghain 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 Eoghain teach through Irish?
Yes. Coláiste Eoghain teaches all subjects through Irish.