Welcome To

St Mary's

College

Where every child matters

ABOUT

ACADEMICS

ACTIVITIES

INFORMATION

Principal's Welcome

As Principal of St. Mary’s College Dundalk, it is my pleasure to welcome you to our college website. We thank you for taking the time to visit. We hope the website will reflect the vibrancy, strength and confidence of our college community at this important time in our history. Our new school build with its state of the art facilities holds the promise of an exciting future built on the traditions and rich legacy of our Marist past.

The dignity of and respect for the person is the hallmark of all relationships in St. Mary’s College and ensures a positive and familial educational experience for all. Underpinned by a professional, committed and dedicated staff, we provide a holistic education built on the highest standards where every student matters. We are an achieving college which inspires and challenges our students to become their ‘best self’ and to grow and mature in a safe and nurturing environment. Our purpose is to foster and develop moral, caring and diligent students who are dedicated to their learning, while also committed and participative young citizens in society.

Our School

Our Mission Statement

St Mary’s College is a Catholic secondary school under the patronage of the Marist Fathers. The college through its academic, pastoral and spiritual programmes strives to provide for the holistic development and welfare of each of the students in its care.

Teaching & Learning

The Marist College has in recent years been at the cutting edge of Information and Communications Technology (ICT), having won a number of national and international awards for their computer and internet projects over the years. The College is constantly expanding its ICT capabilities.  

Who We Are

Founded in 1861, St. Mary’s College is a Catholic co-educational secondary school located on an 11-acre site in the heart of Dundalk. Under the trusteeship of the Marist Fathers (The Society of Mary) and guided by Mary’s vision of service, our college caters for the educational welfare of over 900 students. 

Marist Events

Stay tuned for exciting events, mark your calendars and join the fun!

Our annual Marist 5km run/walk will take place on Friday 10th May @ 7pm. Please register below

College Musical

Wednesday, March 10th - Friday, March 12th

All Shook Up

Oide Training Day

Friday, October 23rd

The school will be closed to students on October 23rd to facilitate a teacher professional learning day provided by Oide.

 

 

Mid Term Break

Friday, October 23rd, college closes at 3.50pm - reopens Monday, November 2nd

 

School Holiday

Friday, December 4th

 

Christmas Holidays

Tuesday, December 22nd, College Closes at 12:30 - reopens Wednesday January 6th

 

February Mid Term

Friday February 12th 2027, College closes at 3.50pm -reopens Monday February 22nd 2027

 

Our Social Wall

Stay tuned for exciting events—mark your calendars and join the fun!

Social media wall to go here

Take a Tour

Take a tour of St. Mary’s College. The video will take you to all around the school and show you what to expect.