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History

The college was originally founded as an all-girls day and boarding school by the

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in 1917. In 1974, it amalgamated with the nearby St. Brendan's De La Salle School, which had been founded in 1947. It has since offered co-education to boys and girls in this area.

Organisation

It operates under the trusteeship of CEIST.

References

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