Our Lady's Bower or Desmond College?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Our Lady's BowerRemove | Desmond CollegeRemove | |
|---|---|---|
| Town | Athlone, Co. Westmeath | Newcastle West, Co. Limerick |
| Students | 630 | 539 |
| Type | Voluntary secondary school | Community college (ETB) |
| Fees | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | Open night, Tue, 20 Oct | None found yet |
| Boys and girls | Girls | Mixed (285 boys, 254 girls) |
| Ethos | Catholic | Multi-denominational |
| Taught through | English | English, with an Irish-medium stream |
| Transition Year | Most students take it | Looks optional |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day |
| DEIS | No | Yes |
| Distance from Our Lady's Bower | 131.6 km | |
| Roll number | 63210P | 71790J |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Our Lady's Bower | Read on gov.ie for Desmond College |
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