Lanesboro Community College
Longford
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 275 smaller than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 128 girls, 147 boys
- Ethos
- Inter Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 71720L the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Lanesboro Community College is a co‑educational post‑primary institution located in the riverside town of Lanesboro, County Longford. Operating under the Longford Westmeath Education & Training Board, the college provides the full suite of Junior and Leaving Certificate subjects, with particular strengths in science, technology and the Irish language. Modern facilities include a purpose‑built science block (completed 2018) and Áras na Gaeilge, a dedicated centre for Irish language learning opened in 2015, ensuring students have access to contemporary learning environments. The college’s ethos is built around the values of respect, care, community, equality and excellence. It delivers high‑quality teaching within an inclusive and supportive setting, encouraging both academic rigour and personal growth. A wide range of extra‑curricular activities complements the curriculum, fostering teamwork, creativity and civic responsibility among its learners.
History
Lanesboro Community College is situated on the River Shannon in south Longford and serves the local community as part of the Longford Westmeath Education & Training Board. The school originated as a vocational school in 1961 and was formally established as a Community College in 1989 through the amalgamation of Lanesboro Vocational School and the Convent of Mercy. Earlier milestones include a 1968 merger with St Mary’s Secondary School, the opening of a new building in 2000, refurbishment of the original premises in 2007, the inauguration of Áras na Gaeilge in 2015, and the completion of a state‑of‑the‑art science block in 2018. Enrolment for the 2019‑2020 academic year was 195 students.
Applying to Lanesboro Community College
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 Lanesboro Community College. 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 Lanesboro Community College
How many pupils attend Lanesboro Community College?
Lanesboro Community College has 275 pupils enrolled, 128 girls and 147 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Lanesboro Community College a DEIS school?
Yes. Lanesboro Community College 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.
What is the ethos of Lanesboro Community College?
Lanesboro Community College has an Inter Denominational ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.