Carndonagh Community School


Carndonagh Community School is a secondary school located in Carndonagh, County Donegal, Ireland.

History

Carndonagh Community School was formed in 1972 by the merger of Carndonagh College, The Convent of Mercy Secondary School, and Carndonagh Vocational School.
Dublin footballer Brian Mullins was principal there for a decade from 1991.

Education

Education at the school is based on the Irish Junior Certificate and Leaving Certificate curricula. The school was formerly the biggest school in Ireland with over 1600 pupils until a new school was built in the neighboring town of Moville.
The current principal of the school is Paul Fiorentini with John McGuiness and Owen McConway as vice principals. The student population is over 1000 again at present.

Sports

The school's senior soccer squad became All-Ireland champions following a 2-1 won victory over Presentation Brothers College, Cork on 11 March 2016.

Notable alumni