St Fanahan's College
Mallow, Cork
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 449 smaller than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 242 girls, 207 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 71040M the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Coláiste Fionnchua is a secondary school in Mitchelstown operating under the Cork Education and Training Board. The college positions itself as a caring, learning‑focused community that strives to provide every student with the opportunity to reach both academic and personal potential. A comprehensive curriculum is offered alongside a wide range of extra‑curricular and co‑curricular activities, encouraging students to develop skills beyond the classroom. The school places a strong emphasis on partnership with the wider community, involving an active Student Council and a vibrant Parents’ Association in its inclusive approach. Modern learning is supported by the use of technology such as iPads for learners, and the campus on Church Road provides a safe, welcoming environment where holistic development is prioritised.
Applying to St Fanahan's 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 St Fanahan's 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 St Fanahan's College
How many pupils attend St Fanahan's College?
St Fanahan's College has 449 pupils enrolled, 242 girls and 207 boys. That makes it smaller than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is St Fanahan's College a DEIS school?
Yes. St Fanahan's 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 St Fanahan's College?
St Fanahan's College has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.