Coláiste Naomh Eoin
Oileáin Árann, Galway
Key facts
- Gaeltacht
- Irish-medium
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 41 smaller than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 21 girls, 20 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- All pupils taught all subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 76534Q the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Coláiste Naomh Eoin is a post‑primary community college situated on Inis Meáin in the Aran Islands, County Galway. As a member of the Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board (ETB), the school delivers a multi‑denominational curriculum that blends academic rigour with applied learning, preparing students for the Junior and Senior Cycles and onward pathways. The college benefits from the ETB’s extensive support framework, including pastoral care, a dedicated guidance service and a student support team, all aimed at fostering the holistic development of each learner. The school’s island location provides a unique learning environment, with access to outdoor education programmes and strong community links that enrich the curriculum. A broad range of extra‑curricular and co‑curricular activities are offered, encouraging participation in sport, music, arts and cultural heritage. Modern facilities, including specialised classrooms and technology‑enabled learning spaces, support a contemporary educational experience while preserving the cultural identity of the Aran Islands.
Applying to Coláiste Naomh 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
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide post-primary school dates apply broadly to Coláiste Naomh Eoin. 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 Naomh Eoin
How many pupils attend Coláiste Naomh Eoin?
Coláiste Naomh Eoin has 41 pupils enrolled, 21 girls and 20 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Coláiste Naomh Eoin a DEIS school?
No. Coláiste Naomh 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.
Does Coláiste Naomh Eoin teach through Irish?
Yes. Coláiste Naomh Eoin teaches all subjects through Irish. It is also located in a Gaeltacht area.