Admissions for First Year Students 2026 - 2027
Important Update for Parents: Changes to the 2026-2027 Admissions Process
Tullamore has been chosen to pilot a new online Single Application System for post-primary school admissions, starting in October 2025 for the 2026/27 school year. This new system aims to reduce stress for families and streamline the admissions process by centralising enrolment for all local schools.
The new admissions process for 2026-2027 will feature a single online application, allowing parents to apply to multiple schools simultaneously with one form.
Additionally, there will be standardised timelines for admissions across all pilot schools. This system aims to provide parents with clearer information and faster turnaround times, reducing uncertainty and easing the pressure of the admissions process.
The online single application opens on 1st October 2025 and closes on 22nd October 2025. It is proposed that Round 1 offers will issue on 12th November 2025.
Further information and an updated Admissions Notice will issue in September 2025.
Admissions Notice 2025-2026
Admissions Policy
Open Night
Our Open Night will be held on Wednesday October 8th 2025 at 7pm. Please view our video below to get an appreciation of what daily school life is like in Coláiste Choilm.
Prospectus 2024
We are incredibly proud of the well rounded, holistic, educational experience we provide for our students, but please don't just take our word for it. Many of you will know members of our school community be they, students, parents or staff members, past or present. Talk to these about their experiences of school life at Coláiste Choilm, they are our greatest advocates.
General Information
The information requested on the application form is required in order to process your application for admission to the school. The information provided by you will be treated confidentially and processed in line with the school’s Admission Policy.
Any personal data provided on this form will be used to (i) identify applicants (ii) process an application in line with the school’s admissions policy (iii) communicate with parents/guardians in respect of an application (iv) notify parents/guardians of the outcome of an application.
The information will be retained for an appropriate period thereafter to address any potential queries arising from the application process or added to the student’s school file in the case of successful applicants.
In accordance with section 66(6) of the Education Act 1998, as amended, personal data relating to applications for admission may be shared with the board of management of another school or the patron in order to facilitate the efficient admission of students. This information may include the date on which an application was received by the school, the date on which an offer was made and the date on which an offer was accepted. Personal information concerning applicants may also be shared, including their name, address, date of birth and PPS number.
Further information on the handling of your personal data, including how to exercise your rights under GDPR, is set out in the school’s Data Protection Policy. This can be viewed below.
Mr. O'Sullivan
Principal