Today was an exciting and joyful day in our school as we celebrated School Spirit Day and the final day of Music Week. The atmosphere was filled with colour, energy, and creativity, reflecting the wonderful…
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Last Thursday, our school theatre, Amharclann, came alive with the sights and sounds of our much-anticipated Summer Evening Gala, where a full house was treated to a dazzling showcase of music, dance, and a touch…
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We are incredibly proud to celebrate our Ember Team, who graduated this week at Dublin City University with the Dublin Diocese. This marks the culmination of a remarkable year of leadership, service, and faith. From…
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On 1st May, 5th and 6th Year students, members of the Ember Team, our Chaplains, and Principal Ms. McDonough joined with other Loreto schools for a meaningful day in Knock — a sacred place of…
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Over 100 of our Transition Year and 5th Year students recently took part in a fantastic few days in Carlingford this week as part of their Gaisce – The President’s Award journey. The trip was…
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From the 7th to the 11th of April, Loreto Balbriggan celebrated Intercultural Week, a wonderful reminder of the richness that diversity brings to our school community. It was a joyful celebration of the many cultures,…
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It was a beautiful day for hockey last Monday— and an even better day for a brilliant result in the Northside Senior A Final. Huge congratulations to our Senior A Hockey Team, who pulled off a…
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Today, some of our staff proudly wore their pink Keeley’s T-shirts to raise awareness and encourage students to support the Keeley D Foundation – a wonderful organisation that provides assistance to terminally ill children and…
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On Friday, March 21st, students and staff at our school came together to participate in ‘Wear Red Day,’ an event dedicated to raising awareness about diversity and standing against racism in all its forms. This…
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Earth Day is celebrated across the world on April 22nd 2025 this year but here at Loreto Balbriggan we celebrated our own Earth Day on March 7th. We developed and created our own workshops, orchestrated…
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Today, we were delighted to welcome our Incoming 1st Years as they arrived for their Assessment Test. It was a wonderful opportunity for these students to get a feel for their new school environment and…
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This week, we celebrated the inspiring legacy of Mary Ward under the theme of Truth and Sincerity. Our foundress, Mary Ward, dedicated her life to promoting justice, sincerity, truth, freedom and joy, values that continue…
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This year’s Student Council annual SVP fundraiser day was an incredible success, raising over €3,500 for a very worthy cause this Christmas. The day was filled with festive cheer as students and staff came together…
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On Thursday, December 5th, our school community came together for the highly anticipated Christmas Evening Gala, a night filled with joy, talent, and festive spirit. The event showcased the incredible skills of our students from…
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Join us for an evening of seasonal cheer and talent at the Loreto Evening Gala. 📅 Date: Thursday, 5th December ⏰ Time: 7:30 PM 📍 Venue: Our school theatre, Amharclann Enjoy performances from our students…
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This week we are celebrating Stand Up Awareness Week, an annual campaign run by BeLonG To Youth Services, which gives schools the opportunity to celebrate and recognise their LGBTQ+ community. It is a time when…
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Today, our school came together to celebrate of Loreto Rumbek Day, marked by a school-wide fundraiser and dress-up event that showcased an amazing variety of costumes—both scary and incredibly inventive. Students, staff, and their families…
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Over the last week the Student Council held elections for 1st, 3rd, and 5th Year students, and we extend a huge congratulations to all the candidates who participated. Each student displayed admirable confidence, determination, and…
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On Friday night, over 160 Year students, along with a very dedicated team of teachers, gathered in the school gym equipped with sleeping bags and tents for our Sleepout in support of Focus Ireland’s Shine…
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Our 3rd Year students had an exciting and action-packed time at the beach, where they enjoyed a variety of games and activities, all organised by their 5th Year Senior Prefects. Despite the blustery conditions, the…
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We were delighted to welcome Sr. Orla Treacy and Sr. Noelle Corscadden to our school today, where they shared their inspiring experiences working in South Sudan. They gave two engaging talks: one for our Junior…
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This week was Health Promotion Week. Each day a different year group and their teachers walked or ran 5k while raising funds for Loreto Rmbek in South Sudan and Pieta House. This whole school event…
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Today was intercultural food day, where the air was filled with tantalizing aromas from around the world. Students came with amazing dishes representing diverse cuisines, each telling a story of tradition, heritage, and flavour. Food…
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On Friday, April 12th, 3rd Year History students enjoyed a fantastic day trip to two very interesting venues. They first visited ‘EPIC’, The Irish Emigration Museum, located in Dublin’s Docklands, which covers the history of…
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