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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
In the Spirit of Joy 8th May
Exciting News from Schola! Our talented Schola have been hard at work preparing for their first full Navan concert! Following their beautiful singing at the parish confirmations, they're ready to present "In the Spirit of Joy" - 75 minutes of stunning choral and...
Equestrian Success
Congratulations to our 1st Year student, Doireann Muldoon, on her fantastic 2nd place overall in the Individuals at the Mullaghmore Equestrian Centre Secondary Schools Competition! What an amazing collection of awards!
Term Times April Issue
The latest edition of Term Times is now available and full of news of all the events from this very busy term! Many thanks to our Literacy Coordinator Ms Brown and the student editorial team. Read all about it!
Big Day of Hope Fundraiser
A huge well done to Transition Year Class B for leading the Big Day of Hope fundraiser in support of Trócaire on Wednesday 9th April From making posters and selling HOPE keyrings to raise awareness for such an important cause, you’ve shown teamwork, compassion, and...
March into Success Attendance Initiative
Congratulations to Senior Class TY4B and Junior Class 1A for achieving the highest attendance rates in March and earning well-deserved class prizes this week! A special mention to Emma and Katie, who were recognised as the Junior and Senior students with the most...
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 Alumnae 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 are proud to share with our school community our Mercy Alumnae Project. Each week we will share one of our...
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.
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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