Lough Allen College
Leitrim
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 144 smaller than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 70 girls, 74 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 71560P the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Lough Allen College is a state‑funded, co‑educational secondary school that serves a multi‑denominational community. The college’s ethos is built around five core values – Excellence in Education, Care, Equality, Community and Respect – which shape a supportive learning environment for all pupils. Academic provision spans the Junior Cycle, Senior Cycle and Transition Year, with a strong emphasis on digital learning and well‑being programmes that help students develop both academically and personally. The school offers a broad range of facilities and extracurricular opportunities. Dedicated spaces support digital learning, while a varied programme of activities includes sport, drama, music, art and enterprise, allowing students to explore interests beyond the classroom. A robust pastoral care system, alongside guidance and student leadership initiatives, underpins the college’s commitment to nurturing confident, well‑rounded individuals prepared for further education and life beyond school.
Applying to Lough Allen 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 Lough Allen 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 Lough Allen College
How many pupils attend Lough Allen College?
Lough Allen College has 144 pupils enrolled, 70 girls and 74 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Lough Allen College a DEIS school?
No. Lough Allen College 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.
What is the ethos of Lough Allen College?
Lough Allen College has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.