Starting a new school is a landmark moment in the life of a child. It can be a daunting prospect, filled with anxiety and excitement. However, it is also the beginning of a new adventure, a chance to make new friends, to try new sports and activities, to learn new subjects, a time to stand on your own two feet with a newly found air of independence.
Coláiste Muire Máthair offers you the chance to fulfil your hopes and aspirations in a friendly and caring atmosphere. Following the amalgamation of Our Lady’s College and St Mary's College in 2021, Coláiste Muire Máthair is one of Galway’s newest schools. With years of experience and knowledge as educators, the dedicated and dynamic staff guarantee that the education you receive will be second to none. In addition, the excellent and empathetic care team will ensure that every student receives the care and attention they require to fulfil their potential and thrive.
The school is continually developing. Over the past four years, new modern specialist classrooms have been added and other classrooms upgraded, with more to follow. This development has served to enhance the existing facilities. Consequently, offer a wide and varied range of subjects, in modern surroundings, that caters to the taste of all students. Furthermore, with over 15 acres of grounds and playing fields the school offers outstanding facilities to encourage the holistic development of students through numerous exciting extra- and co-curricular activities.
The team believe in an all-encompassing educational experience for students, fostering excellent State examination results as well as being active outside the classroom setting. The school has a very busy and dedicated staff who readily give up their time to run activities for students and have achieved considerable success during the school's short existence.
For instance, Coláiste Muire Máthair is the current Irish Senior Science Quiz champion, recently won the U16 Boys Basketball championship, field boys’ and girls’ teams regularly in Gaelic football, soccer and volleyball, and had the most participants of any Galway school at the 2023 and 2024 BT Young Scientist Exhibition. There is also, among others, an active book club and games room running at lunchtimes.
In short, the school tries to cater for all needs and is sure you’ll find your niche there too. Why not visit on the open night on Monday, October 7 to see what the school has to offer, you’ll be delighted you did. Applications will be accepted from October 2 to November 1, with admissions information and application forms available through the website www.cmmg.ie and the school office.
