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'''Our Lady's Secondary School, Templemore''', is a second-level [[co-educational]] school in [[Templemore]], [[County Tipperary]], [[Republic of Ireland|Ireland]]. The school motto ({{lang-la|Misericordia}}) means "mercy". It is under the ethos of the [[Roman Catholic]] Church and is in the [[Ecclesiastical parish]] of [[Templemore, Clonmore and Killea]].
'''Our Lady's Secondary School, Templemore''', is a [[Education in the Republic of Ireland#Secondary education|second-level]] school in [[Templemore]], [[County Tipperary]], [[Republic of Ireland|Ireland]]. The school's motto ({{langx|la|Misericordia}}) means "mercy". It is under the ethos of the [[Catholic Church]] and is located in the [[ecclesiastical parish]] of [[Templemore, Clonmore and Killea]].


== History ==
== 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 [[Congregation of Christian Brothers|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.
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 [[Congregation of Christian Brothers|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.<ref>[http://www.ourladystemplemore.ie/history.htm ] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071119030916/http://www.ourladystemplemore.ie/history.htm |date=November 19, 2007 }}</ref>
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. In 2007, enrollment was approximately 500 students.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.ourladystemplemore.ie/history.htm | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20071119030916/http://www.ourladystemplemore.ie/history.htm |archivedate=19 November 2007 | title=History and Origins| publisher=ourladystemplemore.ie | accessdate=27 September 2021 }}</ref>

In 2007, the school began operating under the trusteeship of CEIST [[Catholic Education an Irish Schools Trust]].


==Curriculum==
==Curriculum==
The school teaches pupil from 1st to 6th years, including [[Transition Year]].
The school teaches pupil from 1st to 6th years, including [[Transition Year]]. The school offers a number of subjects in both the Junior cycle (years 1, 2 & 3) and Senior cycle (years 5 & 6).{{fact|date=May 2020}}


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== Extra-curricular activities ==
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Sporting and extra-curricular activities include [[basketball]], [[debating]], [[Gaelic football]], [[hurling]], [[association football|association football (soccer)]] and athletics.{{fact|date=May 2020}}
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===Junior cycle (years 1, 2 & 3)===


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A number of pupils have worn the Tipperary jersey, including [[David Kennedy (hurler)|David Kennedy]], [[Paul Ormond]], [[Noel Morris]], [[Pat McGrath (Tipperary hurler)|Pat McGrath]], [[Tommy Dunne (hurler, born 1974)|Tommy Dunne]], [[Bobby Ryan (hurler)|Bobby Ryan]] and his brother [[Aidan Ryan (Tipperary hurler)|Aidan Ryan]].{{fact|date=May 2020}} All of these hurlers have won All-Ireland hurling medals and some have also won [[Dr. Harty Cup]] medals. 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.{{fact|date=May 2020}}
'''Core subjects provided:'''
*[[Irish language|Irish]]
*[[English language|English]]
*[[Mathematics|Maths]]
*[[Civic, social and political education]]
*[[Social, personal and health education]]
*[[Religious Education]]
*[[Physical Education]]
*[[History]]
*[[Geography]]
*[[Science]]


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== Past pupils ==
'''Optional subjects provided:'''
{{See also|Category:People educated at Our Lady's Secondary School, Templemore}}
*French
*German
*Home Economics
*Art, Craft and Design
*Business Studies
*Technical Graphics
*Materials Technology (Wood)
*Materials Technology (Metal)
*Information Technology
*Music
|valign=top|


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Past pupils include:
===Senior cycle (years 5 & 6)===

'''Core subjects provided:'''
*[[Irish language|Irish]]
*[[English language|English]]
*[[Mathematics]]
*[[Religious Education]]
*[[Physical Education]]

'''Optional subjects provided:'''
*History
*Geography
*[[Physics]]
*[[Biology]]
*[[Chemistry]]
*Agricultural Science
*Business
*[[Accounting]]
*[[Economics]]
*French
*German
*Art
*Construction Studies
*Senior Engineering
*Technical Drawing
*Information Technology
*[[Home Economics]]
*Music
|}

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== Extra-curricular activities ==
*[[Basketball]]
*[[Debating]]
*[[Gaelic football]]
*[[Hurling]]
*[[Association football|Soccer]]
. athletics

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== Past pupils ==
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Famous past pupils include:
*[[Michael Smith (Irish politician)|Michael Smith]], former [[Teachta Dála]] and Irish Government Minister
*[[Michael Smith (Irish politician)|Michael Smith]], former [[Teachta Dála]] and Irish Government Minister
*Lt-General [[William O'Callaghan (Irish Army officer)|William O'Callaghan]], former [[UNIFIL]] commander
*Lt-General [[William O'Callaghan (Irish Army officer)|William O'Callaghan]], former [[UNIFIL]] commander


== Sports ==
==See also==
*[[St. Augustine's Industrial School for Girls]]
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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==
==References==
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* [http://www.ourladystemplemore.ie/main.htm School website]
==External links==
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20071004223423/http://www.ourladystemplemore.ie/main.htm School website]


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Our Lady's Secondary School
Location
Templemore, County Tipperary, Ireland
Information
TypeCo-educational
MottoMisericordia
(Mercy)
Religious affiliation(s)Roman Catholic
Established1986
PrincipalPaul Fogarty
Colour(s)Maroon & White
Websiteourladystemplemore.ie/find-us

Our Lady's Secondary School, Templemore, is a second-level school in Templemore, County Tipperary, Ireland. The school's motto (Latin: Misericordia) means "mercy". It is under the ethos of the Catholic Church and is located in the ecclesiastical parish of Templemore, Clonmore and Killea.

History

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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. In 2007, enrollment was approximately 500 students.[1]

In 2007, the school began operating under the trusteeship of CEIST Catholic Education an Irish Schools Trust.

Curriculum

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The school teaches pupil from 1st to 6th years, including Transition Year. The school offers a number of subjects in both the Junior cycle (years 1, 2 & 3) and Senior cycle (years 5 & 6).[citation needed]

Extra-curricular activities

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Sporting and extra-curricular activities include basketball, debating, Gaelic football, hurling, association football (soccer) and athletics.[citation needed]

A number of pupils have worn the Tipperary jersey, including David Kennedy, Paul Ormond, Noel Morris, Pat McGrath, Tommy Dunne, Bobby Ryan and his brother Aidan Ryan.[citation needed] All of these hurlers have won All-Ireland hurling medals and some have also won Dr. Harty Cup medals. 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.[citation needed]

Past pupils

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See also: Category:People educated at Our Lady's Secondary School, Templemore

Past pupils include:

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "History and Origins". ourladystemplemore.ie. Archived from the original on 19 November 2007. Retrieved 27 September 2021.
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