Largy College
Clones, Monaghan
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 505 smaller than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 252 girls, 253 boys
- Ethos
- Inter Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 72171J the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Largy College is a co‑educational post‑primary school serving Clones and the surrounding areas of County Monaghan. The college delivers a broad curriculum that includes the traditional Junior and Leaving Certificate programmes together with alternative pathways such as the Leaving Certificate Applied (LCA) and the Junior Cert School Programme (JCSP). A holistic approach underpins the teaching philosophy, with an emphasis on developing academic rigour, personal wellbeing and the social skills required for life in the 21st century. The school prides itself on a safe, state‑of‑the‑art learning environment that encourages students to take higher‑level subjects where appropriate and to engage in a wide range of extracurricular activities, from science weeks and STEM passport graduations to sporting events and cultural programmes. Strong links with local community agencies and the Cavan and Monaghan Education and Training Board further enrich the educational experience, fostering both individual talent and collective achievement.
Applying to Largy 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 Largy 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 Largy College
How many pupils attend Largy College?
Largy College has 505 pupils enrolled, 252 girls and 253 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Largy College a DEIS school?
Yes. Largy 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 Largy College?
Largy College has an Inter Denominational ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.