St. Mary's College, Dundalk is a secondary school in County Louth,

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. It consists of a mixed school which provides

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and leaving certificate programmes.

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Notable alumni

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Saint Mary's College, Dundalk Educational institutions established in 1861 Catholic secondary schools in the Republic of Ireland Secondary schools in County Louth 1861 establishments in Ireland

History

Notable alumni

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