Coláiste an Oileáin, St. Patrick’s Secondary School for boys was opened in the Carnegie Library, Castleisland in September 1939 by Seán Prendiville. This continued until 1945 when Timothy Kerrisk took over and it remained in the library until 1962 when it moved to the old boy’s national school in college road, its current location. Timothy Kerrisk continued the school until 1986 when it was taken over by Dan O’Connor who continued the school until June 2012. The school is now under the management of school Principal Denis O’Donovan who will carry on this great legacy and tradition of post primary education and who will promote and develop the school into the future.

Committed to Excellence in Education

•   Junior Cycle : Transition Year :
•   After School Supervised Study.Monday to Thursday : 4 to 6 pm :

Senior Cycle

September to May

•   An Educational Partnership.
  An established educational Partnership with Presentation Convent Castleisland providing a wider range of subjects, educational programmes and extra-curricular activities.
•   Excellent Guidance & Counselling Provision.
•   Active schools Programme – Blue Flag school.Promoting an active and healthy lifestyle.
•   Amber flag School.
  Promoting positive mental health & well-being

Mórtas is Dochas – Pride & Hope

The aim of our school is to:

•   Provide a holistic education.
•   Provide for the academic, sporting, and social development of each student.
•   Promote & ensure strong links between school & home.
•   Encourage all students to develop their talents.
•   Nurture & foster the pastoral needs of each student.
•   Provide a safe & happy environment for all students.