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. Founded in 1900, the

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, with a broad general programme of subjects and a compulsory Transition year programme. Muckross is one of a number of Dominican schools in Ireland. It has a student body of 708. The school is active in many

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, including in

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, and

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. Some former students have gone on to play for Ireland at the international level. Academically, the school has achieved high results and ranked highly in ''

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History

The

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was founded in 1900 as St. Mary's University College, initially a third-level college for

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studying for

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Junior and senior years

First, second and third years undertake the Junior Cycle curriculum in preparation for the

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. Transition year (TY) consists of organising work placements several times throughout the year, as well as much more such as a school trip abroad. Every week, TY students undertake

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and

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es at the nearby Independent Theatre Workshop studios. Other class modules include

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, and fitness. Fifth year is spent preparing students for the

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. However, students also take part in a

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. In Sixth Year, students do their Leaving Certificate Examinations. They may also take part in a pre- debs party, a mock party, and

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mass.

Clubs and events

There are many clubs and activities in the school, including a book club. There is also a school choir, and a glee club has been introduced in the last few years. Events during the school year include the opening of the school year mass which occurs in Donnybrook church. Other events include a Halloween dress-up day, and a sports day towards the end of the year. Every year gets a one- or two-day retreat as well as day trips (Ferrycarrig, museums and galleries, the Gaisce hike and Carlingford for T.Y, Newgrange etc.) In previous years, transition year students at Muckross collaborated with transition year students of St. Michaels College in a charity fashion show. The show had different themes each year, and was a fundraiser for that year's chosen charity. The fashion show is no longer in action.

Sports

Muckross Park fields hockey teams at Minor, Junior and Senior levels, and has won many Leinster League titles. The Senior 1 team has also claimed the Senior Cup on several occasions. The senior basketball team, "The Cadettes", are also high achievers on the competitive circuit. Other sports include cricket, handball, tennis, swimming, horse-riding and athletics.

Past Pupils' Union

The Past Pupils' Union (PPU) began in 1912, twelve years after the school was founded. This makes it the oldest all-girls Past Pupils Union in Ireland. The Muckross Adult Choir consists of past pupils, staff members and parents of current and past Muckross pupils. The Union also fundraises for its Benevolent Fund, which is used to grant financial assistance to those in need. The Muckross Park Past Pupils' Union Benevolent Fund was set-up during the tenure of the 1977/79 committee with the primary objective of helping past pupils who find themselves in financial difficulty. Over the years, the Fund has been used to support past pupils who have been impacted by serious illness, disability, bereavement, and unemployment. The Fund has also supported the education of students in need and other charitable causes deemed appropriate at the discretion of the committee, such as a Dominican early-learning programme in South Africa and a Dominican third-level project in Argentina. The fund is financed by way of an annual raffle and also through private donations.

Notable alumnae

* Nuala Carey, weather presenter on

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1 and Network 2 *

Emma Donoghue Emma Donoghue (born 24 October 1969) is an Irish-Canadian playwright, literary historian, novelist, and screenwriter. Her 2010 novel ''Room'' was a finalist for the Booker Prize and an international best-seller. Donoghue's 1995 novel ''Hood'' w ...

, author of the book "Room", shortlisted for the Man-Booker prize *

Beatrice Doran Beatrice M. Doran is an Irish historian, author, and former chief librarian at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI). Background Doran was born in Donnybrook, Dublin, where she is still a resident. She attended Muckross Park College an ...

, former chief librarian at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland * Dara Fitzpatrick, Irish Coastguard helicopter pilot *

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, judge of the Irish High Court *

Gemma O'Doherty Gemma O'Doherty (born 24 August 1968) is an Irish far-right activist and conspiracy theorist. She began her career as a staff writer for the ''Irish Independent'', contributing articles on travel, the criminal justice system and corruption, but ...

, Far right activist and former Irish journalist *

Anna O'Flanagan Anna O'Flanagan (born 18 February 1990) is an Ireland women's field hockey international. She was a member of the Ireland team that played in the 2018 Women's Hockey World Cup final. O'Flanagan has also won Irish Senior Cup and Women's Irish ...

, Irish international hockey player * Síofra O'Leary, Judge at the

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Máire Ní Chinnéide Máire Ní Chinnéide (English ''Mary'' or ''Molly O'Kennedy'') (17 January 1879 – 25 May 1967) was an Irish language activist, playwright, first President of the Camogie Association and first woman president of Oireachtas na Gaeilge. Máir ...

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, first president of the

Camogie Association The Camogie Association ( ga, An Cumann Camógaíochta, formerly ga, Cumann Camógaíochta na nGael) organises and promotes the sport of camogie in Ireland and around the world. The association has close ties with the Gaelic Athletic Associati ...

, and first female president of

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References

External links

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Muckross Park Past Pupils Union
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