News - Convent of Mercy
Local schools continue to send students to third-level
The Irish Independent Feeder Schools report has been published this week,
Jan 14, 2026 13:07
Tributes paid to much-loved Longford nun following her death
Sr Magdalen McGarry, was assigned to the Convent of Mercy in Longford Town.
Sep 27, 2025 09:13
Young Roscommon student who fled wartorn Iraq hoping to study medicine
Rania Tuisan and her family fled across the Mediterranean Sea to escape ISIS.
Aug 22, 2025 17:22
Local students take part in 'Speak Out Tour' to promote positive change
Students Ella Morrison, Aoife Conneely, Eilís O’Donoghue and Niamh Dawson were among 500 schools that took part in the event.
Apr 9, 2023 12:20
Multi million euro extension approved for Roscommon secondary school
The old convent building will also be refurbished.
Aug 28, 2022 09:53
Granard Convent suggested for new Ukrainian refugee regional Hub
The discussions between the current owners and the Irish Red Cross are at an early stage.
Mar 24, 2022 17:51
Public realm works in Roscommon to be largely complete for Christmas festival
The festival with will include live music with a variety of Roscommon artist and musicians, street performances, a Christmas market and food stalls
Nov 24, 2021 09:17
Roscommon Council not ruling out athletics track at proposed sports centre
The centre has been earmarked for the grounds of the Convent of Mercy Secondary School in Roscommon town.
Oct 19, 2021 08:18
Site selected for new multi million euro Roscommon sports centre
The centre will cater for both mainstream and niche sports.
Sep 29, 2021 13:16Shannonside Newsletter
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