St. Raphael's College, Loughrea

St. Raphael's College is a co-educational Catholic voluntary Secondary School in Loughrea, County Galway.

St. Raphael’s College, Loughrea
Address
Baunoge

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Information
TypeVoluntary secondary school
PrincipalPaul Cafferky
Teaching staff35
GenderMale and Female
Enrollment700
Colour(s)  
AffiliationCEIST
Websitehttp://saintraphaels.ie/

History

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The college was originally founded as an all-girls day and boarding school by the Clonfert Sisters of Mercy in 1917. In 1974, it amalgamated with the nearby St. Brendan's De La Salle School, which had been founded in 1947. It has since offered co-education to boys and girls in this area.[1]

Organisation

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It operates under the trusteeship of CEIST.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "About St. Raphael's". St. Raphael's College, Loughrea. Retrieved 25 April 2020.
  2. ^ "St. Raphael's College, Loughrea". CEIST. Retrieved 25 April 2020.