Magh Ene College
Bundoran, Donegal
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 333 smaller than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 162 girls, 171 boys
- Ethos
- Inter Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 76083J the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Magh Éne College is a co‑educational secondary school situated in Bundoran, County Donegal, and forms part of the region’s Education and Training Board (ETB) network. The college serves a broad catchment that stretches across South Donegal, North Leitrim and North Sligo, offering a welcoming environment where strong relationships between staff, students and families are prioritised. Its educational ethos combines a progressive academic curriculum with a commitment to the holistic development of each learner, ensuring personal and individual attention throughout the Junior Cycle, Transition Year, Leaving Certificate and Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme. The school places a particular emphasis on sport and the performing arts, which are woven into the daily culture and supported by dedicated facilities and programmes. A wide range of extra‑ and co‑curricular activities are available, encouraging students to explore interests beyond the classroom and to develop confidence, teamwork and creative skills. Magh Éne College therefore aims to nurture well‑rounded individuals prepared for further education, employment and active community participation.
Applying to Magh Ene 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 Magh Ene 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 Magh Ene College
How many pupils attend Magh Ene College?
Magh Ene College has 333 pupils enrolled, 162 girls and 171 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Magh Ene College a DEIS school?
No. Magh Ene 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 Magh Ene College?
Magh Ene College has an Inter Denominational ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.