Who is the principal of Mercy Secondary School?

Gary Kenny is the principal of Mercy Secondary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is Mercy Secondary School a mixed school?

Yes. Mercy Secondary School takes both boys and girls.

Is Mercy Secondary School fee-paying?

No. Mercy Secondary School is in the free education scheme, so there are no tuition fees. Like most schools it may ask for a voluntary contribution, which can't be compulsory.

What is the ethos of Mercy Secondary School?

Mercy Secondary School has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is CEIST.

Does Mercy Secondary School teach through Irish?

No. Mercy Secondary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Mercy Secondary School a DEIS school?

No. Mercy Secondary School is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Mercy Secondary School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Mercy Secondary School's roll number, 63710M, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near Mercy Secondary School?

The closest is Ballymahon Vocational School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Mercy Secondary School

Ballymahon, Co. Longford

759 studentsMixedSecondaryTY

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Applying for September 2027

Open night: Thursday, 22 OctoberAdd to calendar
Applications open: Friday, 23 OctoberOnline application availableAdd to calendar
Applications close: Thursday, 26 NovemberFirst Year applications closeAdd to calendar
Offers by: Friday, 11 DecemberApplicants notified of admission decisionAdd to calendar
Accept by: Friday, 8 JanuaryDeadline to confirm acceptance of offerAdd to calendar

From the school's website (1), the school's website (2), checked 17 October. Always confirm with the school.

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Students this year

759 students: 399 girls and 360 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 118
2nd year: 111
3rd year: 135
TY: 146
5th year: 132
6th year: 117

Transition Year: 146 students are in Transition Year, about as many as in 3rd year. That usually means most students take it. Ask whether it's optional.

What it costs

Tuition fees: None. The school is in the free education scheme.
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Schoolbooks: Free in every year, including TY, under the free schoolbooks scheme.

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At a glance

Mercy Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Ballymahon, Co. Longford (Eircode N39 P8C5). Mercy Secondary School has 759 students: 360 boys and 399 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Voluntary secondary school
Boys and girls: Mixed · 360 boys, 399 girls
Fees: Free education scheme, no tuition fees
Ethos: Catholic
Patron: CEIST
Language: English-medium
Day or boarding: Day school
DEIS: No
Roll number: 63710M

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Questions parents ask

Where is Mercy Secondary School?: Mercy Secondary School is a voluntary secondary school in Ballymahon, Co. Longford (Eircode N39 P8C5).
How many students go to Mercy Secondary School?: Mercy Secondary School has 759 students: 360 boys and 399 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Mercy Secondary School?: Gary Kenny is the principal of Mercy Secondary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Mercy Secondary School a mixed school?: Yes. Mercy Secondary School takes both boys and girls.
Is Mercy Secondary School fee-paying?: No. Mercy Secondary School is in the free education scheme, so there are no tuition fees. Like most schools it may ask for a voluntary contribution, which can't be compulsory.
What is the ethos of Mercy Secondary School?: Mercy Secondary School has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is CEIST.
Does Mercy Secondary School teach through Irish?: No. Mercy Secondary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does Mercy Secondary School have Transition Year?: 146 students are in Transition Year, about as many as in 3rd year. That usually means most students take it. Ask whether it's optional.
Is Mercy Secondary School a DEIS school?: No. Mercy Secondary School is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Mercy Secondary School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Mercy Secondary School's roll number, 63710M, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Mercy Secondary School?: The closest is Ballymahon Vocational School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

Mercy Secondary School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Next date	Irish-medium	DEIS
Mercy Secondary SchoolThis school		759	Mixed	Secondary	Free	Open night, Thu, 22 Oct	No	No
Ballymahon Vocational SchoolBallymahon	500 m	391	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
Meán Scoil MuireLongford Town	17.7 km	600	Girls	Secondary	Free	Applications open, Mon, 2 Nov	No	Yes
St. Mel's CollegeLongford	18.1 km	603	Boys	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
Lanesboro Community CollegeLanesboro	18.3 km	275	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
Templemichael CollegeLongford	18.3 km	365	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
Athlone Community CollegeAthlone	18.9 km	1,117	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct	No	No

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Contact

Ballymahon
Co Longford
N39P8C5

Principal: Gary Kenny on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 090 643 2267
Email: [email protected]
Website: mercyballymahon.ie
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Next school holidays

Strike: most secondary schools are expected to close on Wednesday, 21 October. Strikes and work-to-rule

In 8 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 9 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
In 17 weeksFebruary mid-term breakMon, 15 February to Fri 19 February 2027

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