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| religious_affiliation = [[Roman Catholic]] |
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'''Our Lady's Secondary School, Templemore''', is a second-level school in [[Templemore]], [[County Tipperary]], [[Republic of Ireland|Ireland]]. The school's motto ({{ |
'''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]]. |
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== History == |
== 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 [[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. |
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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 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> |
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In 2007, the school began operating under the trusteeship of CEIST [[Catholic Education an Irish Schools Trust]]. |
In 2007, the school began operating under the trusteeship of CEIST [[Catholic Education an Irish Schools Trust]]. |
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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}} |
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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A number of pupils have worn the Tipperary jersey, including [[David Kennedy]], [[Paul Ormond]], [[Noel Morris]], Pat McGrath, Tommy Dunne, [[Bobby Ryan (hurler)|Bobby Ryan]] and his brother [[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}} |
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}} |
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== Past pupils == |
== Past pupils == |
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==References== |
==References== |
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20071004223423/http://www.ourladystemplemore.ie/main.htm School website] |
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20071004223423/http://www.ourladystemplemore.ie/main.htm School website] |
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Type | Co-educational |
Motto | Misericordia (Mercy) |
Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
Established | 1986 |
Principal | Paul Fogarty |
Colour(s) | Maroon & White |
Website | ourladystemplemore |
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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]Past pupils include:
- Michael Smith, former Teachta Dála and Irish Government Minister
- Lt-General William O'Callaghan, former UNIFIL commander
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "History and Origins". ourladystemplemore.ie. Archived from the original on 19 November 2007. Retrieved 27 September 2021.
External links
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