A further 21 Free Education schools recorded increases ranging from 1pc in the case of the Mercy school in Drimnagh to a doubling of enrolment in the Loreto in Balbriggan. He added that south Dublin was unique in the number of fee paying schools in the area.

When was Loreto Balbriggan built?

1857
Loreto Secondary School Balbriggan, founded in 1857 is a Catholic Voluntary Secondary School for girls.

How many students are there in Loreto Balbriggan?

1288
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How many Loreto schools are there in Ireland?

30 schools
Since its foundation, the Loreto Institute has been involved in education. With almost 150 schools worldwide and 5,500 staff members serving 70,000 students, Loreto has an international network of schools and colleges. In Ireland there are over 30 schools under Loreto trusteeship.

What is the Loreto ethos?

The Loreto tradition is centred in God and values such as truth, freedom, justice, sincerity and joy. Loreto schools aim to encourage respect between staff and students and also encourage a selfless and generous spirit with a willingness to serve others, especially those most in need.

When did Mary Ward founded the Loreto Sisters?

1609
The Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary, colloquially known as Loreto, was established along with its sister branch, the Congregation of Jesus, by Mary Ward in 1609.

Who joined Sister of Loreto as a nun?

She entered a monastery of Poor Clares at Saint-Omer in Northern France, then in Spanish Flanders, as a lay sister in 1606 and the following year she founded a new monastery of the Order for English women at nearby Gravelines….IBVM IN IRELAND.

Who started Loreto Kilkenny?

Mary Ward
Our unique characteristic spirit derives from the vision and spirituality of Mary Ward who founded the Loreto Order over 400 years ago.