Science Week was a fantastic success in our school this year, marked by engaging activities, interactive learning, and plenty of excitement. We were delighted to welcome Emma and Tiernan from W5, who delivered an inspiring…
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Admissions: Acceptance of Offer for a place in 1st Year 2026-2027 Closing Date Reminder The deadline for submitting Acceptance Forms for First Year 2026–2027 is 15th November. The deadline for submission of applications was 22nd October…
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Focus Ireland TY Sleepout It was a privilege to welcome Hilary Copeland from Focus Ireland to our school this week to accept a cheque for the remarkable €17,560 raised during our Sleepout in October. This…
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Today was an exciting and joyful day in our school as we celebrated School Spirit Day and the final day of Music Week. The atmosphere was filled with colour, energy, and creativity, reflecting the wonderful…
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The excitement of the upcoming Presidential election was matched – and perhaps even overshadowed – by our own Student Council elections, which saw some serious canvassing around the school over the past few weeks. Election…
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We would like to say a huge congratulations to all our Transition Year students who received their Junior Cycle Results today. Parents and staff were delighted to share in the celebrations as students collected their…
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Over 150 Transition Year students and teachers braved Storm Amy on Friday night to take part in the Focus Ireland Sleepout. Equipped with sleeping bags, duvets, tents, and even blow-up mattresses, they have already raised…
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We would like to extend a huge congratulations to all students who took part in this year’s Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) Week. One of the key events of the week was the poster competition. The…
read moreWelcome to our website. We hope that by exploring the site you will have some sense of the spirit of our great school. Situated directly by the sea, Loreto Secondary School, Balbriggan is a Catholic girls’ secondary school. In the spirit of Mary Ward we aim to develop all the abilities of our students in order that they realise their full potential and use their talents for the service of others. We also aim to encourage self-confidence and self-esteem in a happy atmosphere and structured environment. The school community, collaborating together in mutual respect, strives for holistic excellence.
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Learn MoreLoreto Balbriggan has an active community of past pupils. Please contact the school regarding any notices you wish to post on this webpage regarding reunions/activities/get-togethers etc. and we will be glad to accommodate you.
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Situated by the sea, on a campus which boasts facilities second to none, Loreto Secondary School Balbriggan is proud of its reputation as one of the finest schools in the country. We aim to create a happy and safe environment which enriches the life of every student and creates the possibilities for her to reach her full potential. There are carefully developed and monitored systems in place to ensure that each student feels a sense of belonging and wellbeing in the school community.
Students attend from 9.10am to 4pm Monday to Friday and 9.10 to 1.20 on a Wednesday. Students may not be absent from school or leave school early except in the case of illness or with permission obtained from the school. In the case of absence, parents/guardians must, upon their daughter's return to the school, communicate the reasons for her absence, via Compass Chronicle.
