Coláiste Naomh Feichín
Galway
Key facts
- Gaeltacht
- Irish-medium
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 63 smaller than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 25 girls, 38 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- All pupils taught all subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 71320S the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Coláiste Naomh Feichín is a post‑primary school that forms part of the Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board (GRETB) network. As a member of GRETB, the school benefits from a broad portfolio of educational services, including primary and post‑primary curricula, further education and training, outdoor and music education, as well as youth services. The institution is committed to empowering students to reach their full potential, offering a supportive learning environment that encourages lifelong learning and personal development. The school operates within a framework that provides access to a range of resources such as guidance and information services, adult basic education, and apprenticeship opportunities. These provisions enable learners to explore diverse pathways, whether returning to education, pursuing vocational training, or preparing for higher education. Facilities are aligned with GRETB’s standards, ensuring modern classrooms, specialised spaces for practical subjects, and access to digital learning tools that support a contemporary, student‑centred approach.
Applying to Coláiste Naomh Feichín
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 Feichín. 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 Feichín
How many pupils attend Coláiste Naomh Feichín?
Coláiste Naomh Feichín has 63 pupils enrolled, 25 girls and 38 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Coláiste Naomh Feichín a DEIS school?
No. Coláiste Naomh Feichín 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 Feichín teach through Irish?
Yes. Coláiste Naomh Feichín teaches all subjects through Irish. It is also located in a Gaeltacht area.