St. Joseph's Secondary School is an all girls voluntary

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, founded by the

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in 1918. It is situated in

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and is built on the historical grounds of the

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estate. St. Joseph's is under the trusteeship of CEIST

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It has over 600 students. The school aims to provide a holistic Christian Education in co-operation with teachers, students, parents, management and the community.School profile
stjosephscastlebar.com; accessed 15 April 2017.

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1918 establishments in Ireland Catholic secondary schools in the Republic of Ireland Educational institutions established in 1918 Schools in Castlebar Secondary schools in County Mayo Sisters of Mercy schools {{Ireland-school-stub

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