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Sports

Ladies' Gaelic Football is one of the flagship sports at St. Mary's Secondary School, with a proud tradition of participation, achievement and excellence.
Basketball has a proud and successful tradition at St. Mary's Secondary School, stretching back over four decades. The school currently fields teams at
Rugby has become one of the fastest-growing sports at St. Mary's Secondary School, with students competing successfully in Sevens Rugby, Tag Rugby and
Soccer has become one of the most successful and popular sports at St. Mary's Secondary School since its introduction to the school's extra-curricular
Athletics has grown significantly in popularity at St. Mary's Secondary School in recent years, with an increasing number of students competing successfully
Swimming has long been an important part of the sporting programme at St. Mary’s Secondary School, with students regularly representing the school
Badminton is a popular and enjoyable sport at St. Mary’s Secondary School, providing students with the opportunity to develop agility, coordination
Each year, the PE Department organises a lunchtime Pella League for junior students, providing an exciting opportunity to stay active, develop Gaelic
Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in the world, combining elements of tennis, badminton and table tennis in a fun, fast-paced and accessible
  Each year, St. Mary’s Secondary School proudly takes part in Active School Month, a national initiative that encourages schools across
One of the highlights of the sporting calendar at St. Mary's Secondary School is the Helen Tighe Memorial Basketball Tournament, an annual event held in
St. Mary's Annual Sports Day is one of the highlights of the school calendar, bringing together students from every year group for a day of fun, teamwork
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