Mohill Community College
Leitrim
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 531 about the same size as the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 274 girls, 257 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 76089V the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Mohill Community College is a co‑educational second‑level institution situated in Convent Lane, Mohill, County Leitrim. Operating under the joint trusteeship of the Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Board and CEIST (Catholic Education an Irish Schools Trust), the college delivers a broad, inclusive curriculum that aligns with the Department of Education and Skills guidelines. The school’s mission is to foster a caring, disciplined environment that respects cultural diversity and encourages students to pursue excellence, enjoy learning and develop their full potential as individuals and citizens. Emphasis is placed on holistic development, with programmes that support academic, social, physical, emotional, cultural and spiritual growth, and a strong focus on digital media literacy and the integration of technology across learning. The college’s purpose‑built campus, designed for up to 525 pupils, boasts a range of specialist facilities including a competition‑size sports hall, three science laboratories, a design and communications graphics suite, wood and metal technology workshops, and dedicated special‑education rooms. ICT provision is extensive, with three computer suites (one a language laboratory), a laptop trolley for senior students, and classroom‑wide computers, projectors and visualisers, all supported by high‑speed broadband and Wi‑Fi. A well‑resourced library, music and drama rooms, and a variety of extracurricular clubs further enrich the student experience, while a robust pastoral care system ensures wellbeing and support for every learner.
History
Mohill Community College opened in September 2008 following the amalgamation of Marian College (1949–2008) and Mohill Vocational School (1932–2008). Initially operating from two sites, the college moved to a new state‑of‑the‑art building on 9 March 2009. The school is governed locally by a Board of Management under the joint trusteeship of the Mercy Sisters, Western Province and the Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Board.
Applying to Mohill 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 Mohill 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 Mohill Community College
How many pupils attend Mohill Community College?
Mohill Community College has 531 pupils enrolled, 274 girls and 257 boys. That makes it about the same size as the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Mohill Community College a DEIS school?
No. Mohill Community 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 Mohill Community College?
Mohill Community College has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.