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

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. It consists of a mixed school which provides

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and leaving certificate programmes.

History

Notable alumni

* Israel Olatunde - Professional track and field athlete, record holder for fastest Irish man in history * Dermot Ahern – Politician and Government Minister * Joseph Finnegan – Judge of the

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of Ireland and President of the Irish High Court * Neil Gallagher – Sportsman * Larry Goodman – Businessman and billionaire * Fred Halliday – Writer * Sir Denis Henry, 1st Baronet – first

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, a Barrister (Queen's Counsel),

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, and Bencher of the Honorable Society of King's Inns. * David Kennedy – Marist Father * Brendan McGahon – Politician * Emmanuel Adegboyega - Professional footballer for

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* Ryan O'Kane - Professional footballer for Dundalk FC

References

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

History

Notable alumni

See also

References