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F\u00e1ilte<\/p>\n

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Welcome to the St Joseph\u2019s Mercy Secondary School website.<\/p>\n

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We are\u00a0a 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.<\/p>\n

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All our students have a story to tell. As you explore our website, we hope that you can discover their stories, and the vibrant, inclusive and positive school community that is St Joseph\u2019s.<\/p>\n

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If you would like any further information, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us.<\/p>\n

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\ud83c\udf93 All in one place.<\/em> Quick access to key student info, tools, and supports.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udc69\u200d\ud83c\udfeb For our team.<\/em> Easy links to VS Ware and staff resources.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udc68\u200d\ud83d\udc69\u200d\ud83d\udc67 Stay connected.<\/em> Access key updates, school info, and resources.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udcd1 Know the rules.<\/em> Find all our school policies in one place.<\/p>\n

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Head Girls 2025\/26: Aoife Brady & Lara Fanning<\/p>\n

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2024\/25: Aisling Coffey & Caoimhe Murphy<\/p>\n

2023\/24: Lily Gilmartin & Caoimhe Keyes<\/p>\n

2022\/23:\u00a0Alannah & Osarhumwense<\/span><\/p>\n

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Mr. David McCormack<\/p>\n

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Read the history of the Convent of Mercy<\/p>\n

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\ud83c\udf93 All in one place.<\/em> Quick access to key student info, tools, and supports.<\/p>\n

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News & Events<\/h1>\n

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Upcoming Events<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Wed, May 6th<\/strong><\/p>\n

School Concert: Songs of Time and Space<\/p>\n

(Tickets Available)<\/p>\n

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Thurs, May 7th<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Navan Choral Festival<\/p>\n

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Tue, 12th May<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

2nd Year Trip to Emeral Park<\/p>\n

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Wed, May 13th<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Sport Day 2026<\/p>\n

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School Calendar 2014 - 2015<\/h1>\n

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News<\/h1>\n

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