On 7th May our Ember team attended their graduation ceremony alongside students from a number of Loreto schools and other schools across the Dublin Diocese. The ceremony was a wonderful celebration of the commitment, leadership,…
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On Monday, 20th April, we were delighted to host a visit from the Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence, Thomas Byrne TD. Minister Byrne met with Senior Cycle Politics & Society and Economics…
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The week of the 23rd to the 27th of March marked the celebration of Intercultural Week in the school, a vibrant and engaging programme of activities enjoyed by all. The Polish workshop on Monday was…
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On Friday 20th March, our whole school community came together to support Show Racism the Red Card – Wear Red Day. It was a great opportunity to stand together and show our commitment to respect,…
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Our Fifth Year students, Grace and Emer, recently took part in an incredible and enriching Study Trip as part of their involvement in the Certified Irish Angus Schools Competition Final. This prestigious national competition challenges…
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Our Senior Hockey team were crowned Leinster Senior Trophy winners after an exciting and hard-fought match against Loreto Bray at Three Rock Rovers last Friday. It was fantastic to see two Loreto schools compete in…
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On Wednesday, 38 members of our Senior Choir took part in the Emmanuel Concert 2026 in the Helix at DCU. The Emmanuel Programme brings together secondary school students from across the Dublin Archdiocese to perform…
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Congratulations to the 2B CSPE class who have successfully completed the Out of Eden Learn project, an international learning initiative developed in collaboration with Harvard University. Over the past number of weeks, students embarked on…
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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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.
