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Coláiste Cholmcille in Ballyshannon is a modern, well-equipped secondary school that opened in 2001 following the amalgamation of three local schools. It features state-of-the-art academic, sporting, and specialist facilities designed to support a broad curriculum.
The school includes five science laboratories, two Construction rooms, two Engineering rooms, two Home Economics kitchens, two Art rooms, and two computer suites, providing excellent resources for both practical and academic subjects.
Recent developments include a nearly-zero energy modular block housing nine new classrooms, a science lab, and an ASD unit with a sensory room and central activities area.
Sporting facilities are extensive, featuring two sports halls, a Prunty pitch, and an astro turf pitch.
The school also offers a free breakfast and lunch service through Food Village, promoting healthy eating and student well-being.
Overall, Coláiste Cholmcille combines modern infrastructure, inclusive support, and diverse learning spaces to create a vibrant and well-rounded educational environment.
Coláiste Cholmcille received a grant in 2021 to implement initiatives aimed at addressing the digital divide and supporting our learners at risk of educational disadvantage as a consequence, as part of the Irish National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP), a project under the Recovery and Resilience Facility funded by the European Union through NextGenerationEU. This funding was used to improve digital facilities in DCG, to procure devices for the introduction of the new Leaving Cert, and for use in Junior Cycle CBAs.