Coláiste Eoin
Carlow
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 358 smaller than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 195 girls, 163 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 70410O the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Coláiste Eoin is a co‑educational second‑level college situated in Hacketstown, County Carlow, serving the north‑east Carlow and south‑west Wicklow catchment areas. The school delivers a broad curriculum that equips pupils with the knowledge and skills required for progression to third‑level study and the world of work. A wide range of subjects is offered across the Junior Cycle, Transition Year and Senior Cycle, including optional subjects and vocational programmes such as the Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme (LCVP). The college places a strong emphasis on innovative teaching and learning, with experienced staff employing modern pedagogical methods to support every learner. A caring, inclusive ethos underpins the pastoral care system, providing whole‑school guidance and a robust support structure for students with special educational needs. Academic standards are reflected in consistently high state examination results, while sporting and cultural achievements further demonstrate the school’s commitment to excellence. Beyond the classroom, Coláiste Eoin encourages participation in a diverse array of extra‑curricular activities, including music, debating, basketball and student council, to foster emotional, physical, social and creative development. The school aims to nurture confident, respectful individuals who feel valued and supported within a vibrant, collaborative community.
Applying to Coláiste Eoin
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 Eoin'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 Eoin. 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 Eoin
How many pupils attend Coláiste Eoin?
Coláiste Eoin has 358 pupils enrolled, 195 girls and 163 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Coláiste Eoin a DEIS school?
No. Coláiste Eoin 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.
What is the ethos of Coláiste Eoin?
Coláiste Eoin has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.