Tullamore College
Tullamore, Offaly
Key facts
- DEIS
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 742 larger than the median Irish post-primary school (585 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 420 girls, 322 boys
- Ethos
- Multi Denominational
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects taught through Irish
- Roll number
- 72560U the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Tullamore College is a post‑primary institution that strives to create a secure, caring environment founded on respect. Its mission emphasises self‑belief and a love of learning as the drivers of excellence, encouraging pupils to develop confidence and a lifelong passion for education. The school offers a broad curriculum with a focus on personalised learning, supported by a strong pastoral system that ensures each student’s potential is maximised. The college’s organisational structure places the individual learner at its centre. Every class is overseen by a dedicated class tutor who works closely with a year head, while the principal, deputy principal, guidance counsellors, home‑school liaison and an active student council provide additional layers of support. Parents are actively involved through a well‑established Parents’ Council, reinforcing the collaborative ethos of the school. Modern facilities, refreshed in 2017, complement the historic campus, which originated as one of the twelve World Bank schools built in 1974, offering contemporary learning spaces, specialist rooms and resources such as the Post‑Primary Book Scheme.
History
The school was founded in 1902 and was initially situated in part of the current Courthouse building. It moved to O’Connor Square in 1930 and then to its present campus in 1974. The original 1974 building was one of twelve World Bank schools constructed around the country. The current facilities were completed in 2017.
Applying to Tullamore 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 Tullamore 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 Tullamore College
How many pupils attend Tullamore College?
Tullamore College has 742 pupils enrolled, 420 girls and 322 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish post-primary school, which has 585 pupils.
Is Tullamore College a DEIS school?
Yes. Tullamore 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 Tullamore College?
Tullamore College has a Multi Denominational ethos. It is a mixed post-primary school.