St. Louis Secondary School
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About
St. Louis Secondary School is a Catholic Voluntary Secondary School for girls located in Carrickmacross, County Monaghan. The school delivers a first‑class education rooted in a strong tradition of academic achievement while fostering a supportive, friendly and open environment. Over six years of secondary education, pupils are encouraged to develop confidence, independence and a clear sense of future pathways, with a curriculum that balances rigorous academic standards with opportunities for personal growth and extracurricular involvement. The ethos of the school is firmly Christian, promoting respect, inclusivity and the spiritual development of each student. St. Louis celebrates the individual talents and abilities of its learners, offering specialised provision such as the Rang Sorcha autism classroom to support students with special needs. As a member of the Le Chéile Trust, the school benefits from shared resources and a collaborative governance structure, ensuring that facilities and teaching practices remain contemporary and student‑centred.
History
The Congregation of the Sisters of St Louis was founded in France in 1844 and the first sisters arrived in Ireland in 1859. In 1888 three Sisters responded to a request from Dean Birmingham and opened a small primary school in Carrickmacross, later expanding to a secondary curriculum. A boarding school was built in 1899, with the boarding element phased out during the 1970s. Today the school operates as a Catholic Voluntary Secondary School for girls under the trusteeship of the Le Chéile Trust, guided by a mission to foster a friendly, values‑based community where students think independently and respect spiritual values.