Mulroy College
Letterkenny, Donegal
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 617 about the same size as the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 286 girls, 331 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 71220O the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Mulroy College is a co‑educational post‑primary school that blends academic rigour with a caring, inclusive atmosphere. Guided by the Education and Training Board (ETB) ethos, the college prioritises respect, equality, community partnership and a commitment to excellence. The curriculum spans the Junior Cycle (transitioning to the new Junior Cycle model in 2022), a robust Transition Year programme, and Senior Cycle options including the traditional Leaving Certificate and the Leaving Certificate Applied. Mixed‑ability grouping is employed across all years, with targeted banding in English, Irish and Mathematics to ensure each pupil can work at the highest appropriate level. The campus features a state‑of‑the‑art main building complemented by a recent modular extension (November 2023) that adds seven modern classrooms, three specialist SET (Science, Engineering, Technology) rooms and a dedicated library. These facilities support a broad range of subjects and extracurricular activities, from horticulture and agriculture to sport and debating. Serving a catchment that includes the Rosguill and Fanad peninsulas, Rathmullan, Ramelton and surrounding townlands, Mulroy College welcomes students from twenty feeder primary schools, fostering strong links with families and the wider community.
History
Mulroy College originated in the early 1950s as Milford Vocational School, initially holding day classes in the Milford Courthouse and later moving to a four‑room building at the town’s base. Over the decades the school expanded with prefabricated structures until the establishment of Mulroy College in 2000, when it relocated to a purpose‑built, state‑of‑the‑art facility. In November 2023 a modular building was added, providing seven classrooms, three SET rooms and a library. The college now delivers the full range of Department of Education and Skills programmes, including the updated Junior Cycle, Transition Year, Leaving Certificate and Leaving Certificate Applied, and serves a mixed‑ability student body from a wide catchment area.
Applying to Mulroy 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 Mulroy 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 Mulroy College
How many pupils attend Mulroy College?
Mulroy College has 617 pupils enrolled, 286 girls and 331 boys. That makes it about the same size as the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Mulroy College a DEIS school?
Yes. Mulroy 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 Mulroy College?
Mulroy College has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.