O’Carolan College is a multi – denominational, co –educational post primary school under the patronage of LMETB, a leader in educational provision and the patron of the largest range of schools and educational programmes in Counties Louth and Meath. As a multi – denominational school, the school will accept students of all faiths and of none. The medium of instruction at the school will be English. Our vision for O’Carolan College is of a welcoming, inclusive, diverse and dynamic school that provides a quality learning experience with the learner as core. This vision is linked to LMETB’s high level strategic goal included in LMETB’s Strategy Statement 2017 – 2021 ‘Excellence in Education and Training to Achieve, Progress and Innovate’.

Students at the school will feel a sense of belonging and will develop a love of learning through a positive and happy school experience. Students will be motivated and provided with opportunities to become active and responsible participants in their own learning. The school community will work with all partners and stakeholders to prepare knowledgeable and socially responsible citizens for the future.

The school will expect all members of the school community to treat one another with respect. The school will promote high standards of behaviour centred on respect including respect for self, staff, other students, visitors to the school and respect for property. Students at the school will have a school uniform which will give students a sense of belonging to a particular school and create an identity for the school in the community.

Tradition and pride in the school will be apparent from today’s students to those who graduated years ago, O’Carolan College is known as a great school with high expectations, high standards and high achievements!!!!!

Brian Goggins & Helen Loftus.

Principal & Deputy Principal.