Admissions

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We are a state, co-educational, multidenominational school in the heart of Claregalway — where every student is known, valued, and inspired to reach their potential.

Applications Open from 8 Oct 2026

2027 / 2028

How to Apply

Applications for
2027 Entry

Applications for 2027/2028 enrolment are open from 8 October 2026. Closing Date for Applications is 29 October 2026. All applications received from 30 October will be treated as late applications and added to the the waiting list.

What do you need

Required Documentation

The Board of Management of Coláiste Bhaile Chláir is a committee of GRETB, Athenry, Co. Galway, which is a data controller under the General Data Protection Regulations and the Data Protection Acts 1988–2018. The Data Protection Officer for GRETB is Aoife De Bháldraithe [email protected]

The personal data supplied is required for the purpose of: verification of identity and date of birth; verification and assessment of admission criteria; allocation of teachers and resources; and school administration — all pursuant to statutory duties to which GRETB is subject.

Personal data may be communicated internally within GRETB and possibly with the patron or board of management of other schools to facilitate efficient admission of students, pursuant to section 66(6) of the Education Act 1998. Data will be retained for 7 years from the date the student turns 18, in line with GRETB’s Data Retention Policy.

Full GRETB Data Protection Policy: www.gretb.ie. Complaints regarding data processing may be lodged with the Data Protection Commission.

Key Dates for
2027 Entry

Open Evening

7 Oct

2026, Wednesday

5:00pm. For all prospective students and families considering CBC for 2027 entry. Virtual videos available on our website.

Application Closing Date

29 Oct

2026, 5:00pm

Deadline for standard 1st Year 2027 applications. Applications received after 5:01pm will be treated as late applications.

Late Applications

From 30 Oct

2026 onwards

Late applications are processed in accordance with our Admissions Policy and added to the end of the current waiting list.

Excellence

Striving for the best in everything we do

Care

Every person here is known and valued

Equality

Every student belongs here unconditionally

Community

We are stronger and better together

Respect

The foundation of every relationship

Excellence

Striving for the best in everything we do

Care

Every person here is known and valued

Equality

Every student belongs here unconditionally

Community

We are stronger and better together

Respect

The foundation of every relationship

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