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Welcome to the St Joseph’s Mercy Secondary School website.
We are a Catholic Mercy School, under the trusteeship of CEIST. Our school is a happy, dynamic and caring place of learning. We are situated in the heart of the community of Navan and currently have an enrolment of over 700 girls.
We hope as that you browse through our site, you will discover the vibrant, inclusive and positive school community that is St Joseph’s. If you would like any further information, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us.
Our History
Navan Convent was founded in 1853 by Mother Catherine Atkinson and three Sisters who came from Kells. In 1857 the Sisters moved to Leighsbrook House.
Our Foundress
In 1831, Catherine McAuley founded the Sisters of Mercy, a Religious Congregation involved in the care of the poor, the sick and educationally disadvantaged.
New St Joseph’s Mercy Navan App
Our new school app is live and can be downloaded via the App Store below.
Latest News
Mercy Girls Triumph in Camogie Shield Final
Congratulations to Mercy girls Maria McLoughlin, Cara Ratty, Salomeja Slusnyte, Ruth Stewart and Leah Shore on their win against Wicklow in the Minor B Leinster Camogie Shield Final on Sunday 23rd March.
Past Pupil GAA Success
Massive congratulations to Robyn Murray (DCU) on a historic 3rd O'Connor Cup win! Special mention to Charlie Murray (TUD) for leading her team to the finals. Proud to see Mercy girls excelling in college sports. Mercy Abú.
Junior Soccer Team in Regional Finals
Congratulations to our Junior Soccer Team who beat Our Lady's Greenhills in the regional semi-finals. The team now look forward to the regional finals. It was a super performance by all the girls. We are very proud of them.
Shelbourne FC Captain Visits Mercy
We were delighted to host Shelbourne FC's Captain and multiple women's LOI League and Cup winner Pearl Slattery on 13th March. Pearl talked about her playing career and her work for the FAI before answering students' questions. Thanks to Pearl for sharing her time and...
Fauré Requiem: One Week To Go!
Just over a week to go until our performance of Fauré's gorgeous Requiem, with Pentetetra String Quartet as special guests. Our choir and soloists are all from our talented bunch of 5th Years, who having been rehearsing twice weekly in their curricular choir class....
Students Shine at RDS Hair & Beauty Show
LCA Hair and Beauty students had an incredible experience at the RDS Professional Hair and Beauty Show yesterday. A big thank you to Ms. Dignam, Ms. Loftus, and SNA Ms. Coffey for accompanying the students. The students also had the exciting opportunity to explore the...
Student Enterprise Finals
A hugely successful Meath Enterprise County Final took place in Knightsbrook Hotel, Trim on 11 March. This is the largest of its kind in the country, and Mercy was represented by two students, Eppie Clarke and Hannah Coffey. While their companies and innovative...
Tag Rugby Blitz
Well done to all our students from 2nd to 6th year who participated in Tag Rugby Blitz on Monday at Navan Rugby Club. The girls had great fun and enjoyed the lovely weather. Thanks to Stephen, Senan and the team at Navan RFC for a great event.
Celebrating 100 years – Mercy’s Alumni Project
This year, we are proud to celebrate 100 years since St Joseph's Mercy Secondary School was officially registered as a secondary school in Ireland. We hope to gather as many Alumni submissions as possible. If you are or know of any Alumni members, we would love for...
Towards Inclusion: An Evening of Fashion and Entertainment
Join us for an unforgettable evening at Towards Inclusion: An Evening of Fashion and Entertainment, hosted by St. Ultan's and St. Joseph's Mercy Navan, as we celebrate the success of our Towards Inclusion project between our LCA students and St. Ultan's! Enjoy live...
Mercy 100 Alumni Project
This year, we are proud to celebrate 100 years since our school was officially registered as a secondary school in Ireland.
World Book Day Dress Up
It was a day filled with laughter, creativity, and a whole lot of imagination as our students embraced the magic of books and transformed into their favorite literary characters on March 5th. From the whimsical world of Shaun the Sheep to the enchanting realms of...
Gardening Workshops for Parents
Thank you to our parents who attended a Spring Gardening workshop. We learned lots of new tips when sowing seeds. If you are interested in joining a workshop please contact Melissa.
2nd Years Visit Utmost HQ
We're incredibly proud of Class 2B for their participation in the Business in the Community sustainability programme on 28th February! They had an amazing learning experience at Utmost Headquarters in Navan. They gained valuable insights into the world of...
LCA Beautycare Success!
Well done to Fifth Year LCA Hair & Beauty students who completed a two-hour Beautycare assessment towards their summer grade on daytime and fantasy makeup. The looks turned out amazing! A huge thank you to our wonderful models from Third Year and TY.
Attendance Awards
Congratulations to Senior Class 6E and Junior Class 3D for achieving the highest attendance rates in February and earning well-deserved class prizes today! A special mention to Urte and Aliza, who were recognised as the Junior and Senior students with the most...
Junior Soccer Team Triumph over Boyne CS
Congratulations to your Junior Soccer Team who defeated Boyne CS on Friday 28th February with a scoreline of 2-0. Well done to our two goal scorers Ellie and Mollie. Some brilliant football was played by our team.
Liz Cahill Tournament
Huge congrats to our amazing 1st Year camogie team who competed in the Liz Cahill 1st Year Tournament held in Raharney on Thursday February 27th. Well done to our captains Chloe & Meabh.
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Contact Us
Address: Brews Hill, Navan, Co. Meath, C15 HW32. Phone: +353 (0)46 9021830 Fax: +353 (0)469029350 Email: office@mercynavan.ie