Colaiste Muire
School Details
About
Coláiste Muire Réalt na Mara, Crosshaven is a co‑educational Catholic voluntary secondary school operating under the trusteeship of CEIST. The school delivers a holistic education that balances academic rigour with creative, spiritual and physical development, all within a caring and safe environment. Emphasising the core values of respect, kindness, hard work, responsibility, leadership and resilience, the school nurtures each of its 510 pupils to achieve their maximum potential, both in the classroom and beyond. State‑of‑the‑art digital facilities underpin the learning experience, with every classroom equipped with modern technology and each student provided with a Chromebook as part of the school’s digital strategy. A strong pastoral care system ensures a warm, supportive atmosphere, while a vibrant extracurricular programme offers opportunities in sport (basketball, soccer, rugby, athletics, football, camogie), science, enterprise, journalism, coding and national competitions such as BT Young Scientist. The school’s commitment to innovation is further demonstrated by its recognised use of Google Workspace for Education, enhancing collaborative learning and teaching.
History
Coláiste Muire was founded by the Presentation Sisters in 1947 and now operates under the trusteeship of CEIST. Since its establishment, the school has grown into a nationally recognised institution noted for academic excellence, innovation and comprehensive student care.