Colaiste Choilm
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Coláiste Choilm is a mixed secondary school in Ballincollig
, Co. Cork, Ireland. The school was founded in 1987 to meet demand for second-level education in the rapidly growing satellite town of Ballincollig. The Irish-language side of the school, Gaelcholáiste Choilm was subsequently founded in 1991.
As of September 2011, there are 649 boys and 626 girls in attendance with over 100 staff. Of these, approximately 300 students are enrolled in the Gaelcholáiste
, which is located on the same site.
The current Principal of Coláiste/Gaelcholáiste Choilm is Pádraig Kinsella, and the current Deputy Principals are Michelle Sliney and Cait Breathnach .
Ballincollig
Ballincollig is a satellite town in County Cork, Ireland, approximately 9 km west of Cork city. It is located beside the River Lee on the R608 regional road. In 2006 the population of Ballincollig DED was 16,308. The nearest towns include: Ballinora, Ovens, Killumney, Inniscarra, Blarney ,...
, Co. Cork, Ireland. The school was founded in 1987 to meet demand for second-level education in the rapidly growing satellite town of Ballincollig. The Irish-language side of the school, Gaelcholáiste Choilm was subsequently founded in 1991.
As of September 2011, there are 649 boys and 626 girls in attendance with over 100 staff. Of these, approximately 300 students are enrolled in the Gaelcholáiste
Gaelcholáiste
A gaelcholáiste is a particular type of Irish medium school in Ireland and Northern Ireland at secondary level. They are characterised by being secondary Irish-medium schools outside the Gaeltacht. Of the approximately 10,000 secondary students who do all their school subjects through Irish,...
, which is located on the same site.
The current Principal of Coláiste/Gaelcholáiste Choilm is Pádraig Kinsella, and the current Deputy Principals are Michelle Sliney and Cait Breathnach .