Loreto College, St Stephen's Green (sometimes referred to as Loreto on the Green) is a Catholic all-girls private school situated on St Stephen's Green in Dublin, Ireland. The school was founded at 58

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in 1833 as a convent and school by Mother Teresa Ball just after

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. In 1841, the school moved to 53 St Stephen's Green and still occupies the same building as of 2023.

Notable alumni

The school has had numerous notable alumni in the arts, sport, politics and religion.

The arts

* Beatrice Behan - artist and author *

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- actor *

Maureen Charlton Maureen Charlton (14 September 1930 – 10 August 2007) was an Irish playwright, poet and broadcaster. Early life Maureen Charlton was born Mary Farrell on 14 September 1930 in Dublin. She was one of three daughters of Edward and Bridget Farre ...

- poet, playwright and broadcaster

Politics

* Helena Concannon - historian and politician *

Eibhlín Nic Niocaill Eibhlín Nic Niocaill ( en, Eveleen Constance Nicolls; 22 October 1884 – 13 August 1909) was an Irish Gaelic League activist. Early life and education Eibhlín Nic Niocaill was born Eveleen Constance Nicolls in Dublin on 22 October 1884. She w ...

- Gaelic League activist

References

Secondary schools in Dublin (city) Private schools in the Republic of Ireland Educational institutions established in 1833 Girls' schools in the Republic of Ireland Catholic secondary schools in the Republic of Ireland Sisters of Loreto schools {{RC-school-stub