Mercy College is an all-girls

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with a co-educational Aonad under the trusteeship of CEIST.

History

The school traces its origins to 1846 when members of the order of

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came to Sligo. In 1849, they established ''Scoil Phadraig Naofa'' which grew rapidly in numbers. Out of this school grew the Mercy College. Over the years new buildings and sports facilities have been added.

Irish language

The ''Aonad Loch Gile'' is an all-Irish stream within the college. This stream is for girls and boys.

Notable alumni

* Tara Burns - judge * Maisie McDaniel (1939-2008) - country and showband singer

References

1846 establishments in Ireland Educational institutions established in 1846 Girls' schools in the Republic of Ireland Schools in Sligo (town) Secondary schools in County Sligo Sisters of Mercy schools {{Ireland-school-stub