History

Peter O’Higgins was born in Dublin in 1602[?] during the severe persecution under James I.  He was educated secretly in Ireland and later in
Dominican Education is rooted in the great traditions of the golden age of Europe, the 13th century, when St. Dominic founded his Order to defend the Church
In the mid-eighteenth century there was no town of Newbridge, the area being part of the Barony of Connell.  The name survives in Old Connell, which
The Dominican priory of Naas, founded in 1356, was the twenty-eighth foundation of the Dominican Order in Ireland.  Earlier foundations included Dublin
Dec 16
2025
5th year House Exams commence until 19th December
Dec 16
2025
2nd year House Exams commence until 19th December
Dec 18
2025
Christmas Carol Service
Dec 19
2025
1.00pm Christmas Holiday commences
Principal: Pat O’Brien
Deputy Principals:
  • Ms. Alison Bradshaw
  • Ms. Deirdre O’Callaghan
  • Mr. Neville Conroy

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