We are delighted to congratulate our 2nd Year student, Farah Khaliq Rehman, who achieved an outstanding 3rd place in the Individual category of Chemical, Physical and Mathematical Sciences at the 2026 STRIPE Young Scientist &…
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We would like to extend our very best wishes to our Young Scientists, Aarathya Thirupathi, Farah Khaliq Rehman and Jessica McEvoy and Aoife Bolger, who are representing our school at the Young Scientist Exhibition, taking…
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On Sunday 28th December, 37 students and staff from Loreto Balbriggan took part in the Rafaella Costin Memorial Swimathon, which was held at Aura Drogheda. This meaningful event brought together swimmers of all ages and…
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As we come to the end of the term, we would like to wish all our staff, students, and parents a very happy and restful Christmas. We look forward to welcoming everyone back in January,…
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Massive congratulations to our Senior A Basketball Team on their impressive 52–36 victory in the East Regional Final. This excellent performance was marked by a high level of skill, disciplined teamwork, and consistent determination throughout…
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Our Christmas Evening Gala was a truly magical celebration of talent, music and festive spirit, featuring wonderful performances from our students along with some very special staff guests. The evening showcased the incredible creativity, talent…
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Today, we come together in remembrance of Rafaella Costin, whose kindness and vibrant spirit continue to be felt throughout Loreto Balbriggan. Rafaella, who would be in 6th Year with us today, passed away on December…
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On Wednesday 26th November, our school community came together for a beautiful Remembrance Service, prepared and led by our incredible Ember Team. Together, we paused to remember loved ones who have gone before us, each…
read moreWelcome to our website. We hope that by exploring the site you will have some sense of the spirit of our great school. Situated directly by the sea, Loreto Secondary School, Balbriggan is a Catholic girls’ secondary school. In the spirit of Mary Ward we aim to develop all the abilities of our students in order that they realise their full potential and use their talents for the service of others. We also aim to encourage self-confidence and self-esteem in a happy atmosphere and structured environment. The school community, collaborating together in mutual respect, strives for holistic excellence.
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Situated by the sea, on a campus which boasts facilities second to none, Loreto Secondary School Balbriggan is proud of its reputation as one of the finest schools in the country. We aim to create a happy and safe environment which enriches the life of every student and creates the possibilities for her to reach her full potential. There are carefully developed and monitored systems in place to ensure that each student feels a sense of belonging and wellbeing in the school community.
Students attend from 9.10am to 4pm Monday to Friday and 9.10 to 1.20 on a Wednesday. Students may not be absent from school or leave school early except in the case of illness or with permission obtained from the school. In the case of absence, parents/guardians must, upon their daughter's return to the school, communicate the reasons for her absence, via Compass Chronicle.
