Cnoc Mhuire Secondary School
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Cnoc Mhuire Secondary School is a voluntary Catholic secondary school in Granard, operating under the trusteeship of CEIST (Catholic Education an Irish Schools Trust). The school’s ethos is explicitly Christian and holistic, seeking to respect the dignity of each pupil regardless of background, ability, tradition or belief, with particular attention to the disadvantaged. Its educational approach combines a secure, disciplined atmosphere with positive affirmation, encouraging self‑confidence, self‑discipline and responsible citizenship. Academic provision covers the Junior Cycle, Transition Year and Senior Cycle, and the curriculum is complemented by a strong emphasis on sport, drama, music and the proactive use of technology. The campus has developed significantly since its foundation, featuring a 20‑classroom block (built 1970), a two‑storey block with specialist rooms and a sportshall (added 1983), and modern facilities that support a wide range of co‑curricular activities. With approximately 449 students and 40 staff members, the school serves a nine‑mile catchment around Granard, offering a supportive community where pupils are encouraged to achieve their full academic and personal potential.
History
Cnoc Mhuire Secondary School was founded in 1947 by the Sisters of Mercy as a girls’ boarding school. Boarders were accommodated until 1987. In 1959 the school became co‑educational with the enrolment of 12 boys. The introduction of free education in 1968 prompted rapid growth, leading to the construction of a 20‑classroom block in 1970 and a two‑storey block with specialist rooms and a sportshall in 1983. A Board of Management replaced the former religious management in 1987, and the first lay principal was appointed in 1996. In 2006 the school joined the CEIST trust, which remains its trustee today. The catchment area covers a nine‑mile radius around Granard, and the school now serves 449 pupils with a staff of 40.