Secondary Schools:
St. Nathy's College
St Nathy’s Secondary School
Mixed school with approximately 700 pupils

Adult Education:
Youthreach Centre
Training programme for young people who have left school without adequate qualifications. Education and training courses are provided in a small group, informal workshop settings.
Contact Details:
Frank Chambers Coordinator
Phone: 094 9860087
Fax: 094 9861260
Email: ballayc@iol.ie
 
Third Level Education:
There are five third level colleges within easy access of Ballaghaderreen Town.  There are two FÁS Training Centre – Galway – Ph: 091 706272 and Athlone – Ph: 090 6424200
 
Athlone Institute of Technology
From Ballaghaderreen – 49miles (79kms)
Phone: 090 6424400 Website: www.ait.ie  

Sligo Institute of Technology
From Ballaghaderreen – 30miles (49kms)
Phone: 071 9155222 Website: www.itsligo.ie

Galway/Mayo Institute of Technology
From Balllaghaderreen:
Galway – 54miles (87kms)
Castlebar – 33 miles (87kms)
Phone:091 753161 Website: www.gmit.ie

National University of Ireland (NUI) Galway
From Ballaghderreen – 54 miles (87kms)
Phone: 091 524411 Website: www.nuig.ie

Boyle Outreach Centre
From Ballaghderreen - 17miles (27kms)
Phone: 071 9664510