Our Lady's Secondary School, Templemore
| Our Lady's Secondary School | |
|---|---|
 Misericordia Mercy | |
| Location | |
| Templemore, County Tipperary, Ireland | |
| Information | |
| Type | Co-educational |
| Established | 1986 |
| Principal | Ms. Patricia Higgins |
| Color(s) | Maroon & White |
| Athletics conference | Roman Catholic |
| Website | http://www.ourladystemplemore.ie/find-us |
Our Lady's Secondary School, Templemore, is a second level co-educational school in Templemore, County Tipperary, Ireland. The school motto (Latin: Misericordia) means "mercy". It is under the ethos of the Roman Catholic Church and is in the Ecclesiastical parish of Templemore, Clonmore and Killea.
History
The school was established when the Sisters of Mercy opened a convent in Templemore in 1863. In 1955 the Convent School became a Voluntary Secondary School, catering for around three hundred girls, including eighty boarders. The Christian Brothers School opened in 1932, providing secondary education for boys. In 1985, the two schools amalgamated to form Our Lady's Secondary School, combining the philosophies of Catherine McAuley and Edmund Ignatius Rice. Up to that point, the Christian Brothers School had been known as Templemore CBS. Co-operation had existed between the two communities since the 1930s.
In 2003, St. Sheelan's Vocational College ceased to provide secondary education and merged with Our Lady's to become the only secondary school in the town. Current enrollment is approximately 500 students.[1]
Curriculum
The school teaches pupil from 1st to 6th years, including Transition Year.
Junior cycle (years 1, 2 & 3)Core subjects provided:
Optional subjects provided:
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Senior cycle (years 5 & 6)Core subjects provided: Optional subjects provided:
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Extra-curricular activities
Past pupils
Famous past pupils include:
- Michael Smith, former Teachta Dála and Irish Government Minister
- Lt-General William O'Callaghan, former UNIFIL commander
Sports
Many pupils have worn the Tipperary jersey, including David Kennedy, Paul Ormond, Noel Morris, Pat McGrath, Tommy Dunne, Bobby and Aidan Ryan. All of these hurlers have won All-Ireland hurling medals and some have won Dr. Harty Cup medals also. As Templemore CBS in 1978 the school won the Harty Cup and All-Ireland Colleges competitions in hurling. Bobby Ryan of Borrisoleigh captained Tipperary to All Ireland honours in 1989. Tommy Dunne of Toomevara captained Tipperary to their win in 2001.
References
- ↑ Archived November 19, 2007, at the Wayback Machine.