Principal's Message

Fáilte romhat go dtí suíomh gréasán Choláiste Rís, Dún Dealgan. On behalf of our school community I would like to welcome you to the website of Coláiste Rís Secondary School. 

Mission Statement

The mission of Coláiste Rís is to be a community guided and driven by Christian values. Our goal is to educate, develop, motivate and facilitate pupils to achieve their maximum potential.
“Mol an óige agus tiocfaidh sí.”

News & Events

See all the latest school news and information on events and activities. 

School History

Coláiste Rís, formerly Dundalk CBS, opened its doors to students for the first time on the 10th of May 1869. The Christian Brothers were invited to set up the school by the Archbishop Kieran of Armagh because, in his own words, “they gave the best education that has been offered to the youth of Ireland.