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Welcome to

Coláiste

Bhaile Chláir

Welcome to our school website,
we hope it gives you a real sense of the richness and diversity of school life here in CBC.
Ours is a co-educational, multidenominational Community College of over 1000 students under the patronage of GRETB.
First envisaged by local parents and founded in 2013 we have grown steadily since then
and we are proud to serve the needs of our local community.
We are committed to ensuring that the students who enrol with us will discover a safe, positive, structured, caring environment where all develop, grow and flourish
in a holistic way.

The CBC Achievements:

sports for students
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extracurricular clubs and activities run annually

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of Leaving Cert students progress to third level

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Student Leaders (Student Council, Cairdeas, Meantóir, Oide Leaders)

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staff employed

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subjects to choose from

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What is our Ethos

Coláiste Bhaile Chláir is a co-educational community college, multidenominational school, underpinned by the core values of GRETB which we also share: Excellence in Education, Care, Equality, Community and Respect.

Our Mission

Our Vision

Our Values

Our Mission

We care, develop, praise and believe

We are committed to creating a caring environment, to fostering respect for self, for others and our community.
We aim to help each member of the school community to develop fully, to praise students achievements and to provide students with the skills that they need to meet life’s challenges with confidence and belief through empowerment and personal responsibility.

Our Vision

Together We Will Achieve

Together with students, parents, school staff and the community we will empower students to achieve personal excellence.

Our Values

As a school community we have high expectations that are expressed through how we live out our shared core values, which are:

Excellence in Education
Care
Community
Respect.

What our past pupils say About Us

As part of the first group to complete the Leaving Certificate in the school, it felt special to grow alongside a new and developing community. The teachers created an environment where students felt comfortable asking for help and pushing themselves to achieve their goals.

Hannah Coady

Business Owner

«The support and dedication of the staff made a big difference throughout my time in the school»

— Hannah Coady

Coláiste Bhaile Chláir taught me so much about my personal and professional life. I was inspired by dedicated and ambitious teachers to develop a love for Biology and Home Economics. The strong sense of community and lifelong friendships I formed here inspired me to become an educator myself.

Sinead Conneely

Science and Home Economics Teacher

«It was here that I was inspired to develop a love for my subjects and later bring this into my professional life»

— Sinead Conneely

‘My time in Coláiste Bhaile Chláir had a huge impact on me, both personally and academically. What stands out most to me now is the passion and commitment of all staff & teachers, who cared about my growth as an individual, not just my results. The strong sense of community helped me build confidence and explore my interests, and it was this encouragement and inspiration that ultimately led me to become a teacher myself.’

Katharine Gallagher

Teacher

This encouragement and inspiration ultimately led me to become a teacher myself.

— Katharine Gallagher

As a past pupil of Coláiste Bhaile Chláir, I really enjoyed my time at the school. Being involved in sports was a big part of my experience, and the teachers were always supportive and encouraging. I made great friends, learned a lot, and I’m very grateful for the opportunities the school gave me both in the classroom and on the field. The academic support from teachers was excellent, and they always pushed us to do our best.

Cillian Trayers

Construction management

«The school created a great environment for learning as well as sport.»

— Cillian Trayers

I really appreciated how CBC embraced technology early and encouraged students to get involved beyond the classroom. During my time there, I had the opportunity to take part in initiatives like the BT Young Scientist and the Microsoft Ambassador programme, which gave me early exposure to technology and problem-solving in a real-world context. What stood out most was how engaged the management and teachers were; there was a genuine effort to support students’ interests, whether academic or extracurricular. That environment made it much easier to take initiative and build confidence. Looking back, it played a big role in shaping how I approach work today, particularly in terms of curiosity and ownership.

Daragh Jordan

CEO

«The supportive environment at CBC made it much easier to take initiative and build confidence.»

— Daragh Jordan

Student Life

We provide an extensive programme of co-and extra-curricular activities through which students extend their learning, build teamwork skills and develop friendships. We want students to aspire to be the best in every aspect of school life, tackling fresh challenges and taking pride in their achievements.