Coláiste Phobail Cholmcille
Oileán Thoraí, Donegal
Key facts
- DEIS
- Gaeltacht
- Irish-medium
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 11 smaller than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 7 girls, 4 boys
- Ethos
- Inter Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- All pupils taught all subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 76079S the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
Applying to Coláiste Phobail Cholmcille
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 Phobail Cholmcille. 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 Phobail Cholmcille
How many pupils attend Coláiste Phobail Cholmcille?
Coláiste Phobail Cholmcille has 11 pupils enrolled, 7 girls and 4 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Coláiste Phobail Cholmcille a DEIS school?
Yes. Coláiste Phobail Cholmcille is part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme called Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools. DEIS schools serve communities at risk of educational disadvantage and receive additional supports, which can include smaller classes, extra teaching posts and funding for books and meals.
Does Coláiste Phobail Cholmcille teach through Irish?
Yes. Coláiste Phobail Cholmcille teaches all subjects through Irish. It is also located in a Gaeltacht area.