St Gerald's College is an Irish all-boys De La Salle

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located in Castlebar,

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. As of September 2016, there are approximately 45 teachers and 600 students attending the school. The original school was opened in 1908. The current school was opened in 1971. In 2009, the school celebrated its centenary. A new extension was added to the school and opened in 2013.

Notable alumni

* Enda Kenny, former politician, Taoiseach of Ireland (2011–2017), and

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* John Jordan, judge *

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Richie Feeney Richie Feeney is a former Gaelic footballer who played for the Mayo county team. A Right half back in the Mayo senior team, Feeney began playing with Castlebar Mitchels. He is the brother of fellow-player Alan Feeney, He is a son of the la ...

, Gaelic footballer for Mayo * Aidan O'Shea, Gaelic footballer for Mayo * Cillian O'Connor, Gaelic footballer for Mayo * Nicholas Quinn,

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* Ciaran Kelly, footballer. *

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External links

St Gerald's College website
Secondary schools in County Mayo Catholic secondary schools in the Republic of Ireland 1908 establishments in Ireland Educational institutions established in 1908 Castlebar Lasallian schools in Ireland {{Ireland-school-stub

Notable alumni

See also

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