Merlin College
Galway
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 710 larger than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 344 girls, 366 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 76096S the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
Applying to Merlin 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 Merlin 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 Merlin College
How many pupils attend Merlin College?
Merlin College has 710 pupils enrolled, 344 girls and 366 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Merlin College a DEIS school?
Yes. Merlin 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 Merlin College?
Merlin College has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.