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History

Founded from the estate of Hannah Villiers in 1821, the school has a

ethos and is managed by the Headmistress on behalf of the board of governors. The school relocated from Henry Street to its current location on the Tivoli campus on the North Circular Road less than one mile from

city centre in 1953.

Notable former/current students and faculty

*Donald Clarke, film correspondent for ''

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Aisling O'Loughlin Aisling O'Loughlin (born 1978) is best known for co-presenting TV3's ''Xposé'' since 2007. Early life Born in Shannon, County Clare, Shannon, County Clare, O'Loughlin was educated locally before later attending Villiers School in Limerick. She ...

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References

External links

Official school website

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