Roscommon Community College
Roscommon
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 603 about the same size as the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 261 girls, 342 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 72290R the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Roscommon Community College (RCC) is a co‑educational, multi‑denominational community college serving over 580 students in Roscommon town. Backed by the Galway Roscommon Education and Training Board, the college offers a broad curriculum that spans academic, technical and vocational subjects, aiming to empower learners to reach their full potential. The school prides itself on a supportive environment that promotes academic excellence, care, community, equality and respect, and it consistently records strong outcomes, with more than 90 % of its graduates securing their first or second choice places through the CAO. The college’s educational philosophy places the student at the centre of learning, fostering independence, civic responsibility and mutual respect. It provides a well‑structured Transition Year programme, a range of assistance schemes, career‑focused pathways and a managed exit policy to support diverse learner needs. Facilities are modern and extensive, including state‑of‑the‑art classrooms, science laboratories, metal‑ and wood‑work workshops, a working farm, playing fields and a purpose‑built canteen, with recent expansions adding further classrooms to accommodate a growing enrolment.
History
Technical education in Roscommon began in 1927 with domestic science, commerce and woodwork classes in Harrison Hall. Following the Vocational Education Act of 1930, land was bought on Lanesboro Street in 1934 and Roscommon Vocational School opened on 3 September 1937, initially enrolling 109 pupils. In 1943 the school received its own Group Certificate examinations, and a Leaving Certificate programme was introduced in 1976 after the advent of free education. Overcrowding in the early 1980s led to the construction of a new purpose‑built campus on the town’s outskirts, featuring playing fields, a working farm, workshops, laboratories and modern classrooms. Reflecting the shift towards a broader curriculum, the institution was renamed Roscommon Community College in September 2005. Subsequent developments include two new classrooms in 2013 and four additional classrooms for the 2014/2015 academic year. In 2013 the former Vocational Education Committee merged into the Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board.
Applying to Roscommon 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 Roscommon 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 Roscommon Community College
How many pupils attend Roscommon Community College?
Roscommon Community College has 603 pupils enrolled, 261 girls and 342 boys. That makes it about the same size as the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Roscommon Community College a DEIS school?
Yes. Roscommon Community 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 Roscommon Community College?
Roscommon Community College has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.