Ursuline College Sligo
Ursuline College is an all-girls Catholic voluntary Secondary School in Sligo. It is under the trusteeship of the Le Cheile Schools Trust.
| Ursuline College, Sligo | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
Finisklin Road Sligo, F91 FW54 , | |
| Information | |
| Type | Voluntary secondary school |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
| Principal | Sr. Mairead O’Regan |
| Gender | Female |
| Enrollment | 707[1] |
| Colour(s) | |
| Website | http://www.ursulinecollegesligo.ie |
History
The school traces its origins to 1850 when members of the order of Ursulines came to Sligo. The following year they established ‘’Nazareth’’, a free primary school. From this grew St. Joseph's National School and St. Vincent's Secondary School which became the Ursuline Convent.[2]
References
- "Ursuline College". Ireland Stats. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
- "History". Ursuline College Sligo. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
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