Welcome to St. Clares College
Welcome to the website of St. Clare’s College, Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan.
St. Clare’s College is a place where we follow in the tradition of our founders, the Sisters of St. Clare “to bring service to the community”.
Our website offers a snap shot of life in St. Clare’s College, giving you a chance to see what is on offer in our curriculum and also to see the many activities that take place inside and outside the classroom.
Latest News
Collection of books and Stationery for First year Students
We look forward to welcoming our new first year students to St. Clare’s College on Monday August 26th for their induction day, 9am to 1.30pm.
School books and other required classroom resources/stationery will be provided under the new Junior Cycle funded book scheme.
School books and a pack of classroom resources for each first year student can be collected by parents/guardians in St.Clare’s College on the following dates-
Monday 19th August between 10am and 2pm
and Tuesday 20th August between 1pm and 4pm.
The Registration fee of 30 euro which covers the cost of 24-hour pupil personal accident insurance and the provision of a locker can be paid at the above times also.
We look forward to working with you in the coming academic year.
'An Evening of Entertainment' - Celebrating our school's 60th year
A huge thank you to everyone in our school community for all of your hard work, dedication and support which made for a memorable night of top class entertainment. The evening began with an outstanding performance of 'Broken Cups', the PJ O'Connor award winning play, written by our former Deputy Principal Noel Monahan. Choral performances, soloists and instrumental pieces also showcased the incredible and diverse musical talent we're so privileged to have at St. Clare's College.
Retirement of Deputy Principal and Appointment of the new Deputy Principal
Pictured is newly appointed Deputy Principal of St. Clare's College, Ms Ciara Deasy with Principal Ms Teresa Donnellan, retiring Deputy Principal, Ms Carmel Smith and Chairperson of the Board Of Management, Mr. Padraig Campbell.
National Ploughing Championships 2023
Pictured above are Tara McCabe, Nicole Briody, Mrs. Anna May McHugh 'Queen of the Ploughing', Teacher Ms. Lauren McCabe, Blathnaid Farrelly and Ellen McCaul at the National Ploughing Championships yesterday.
St. Clare’s College
Calendar 2024-25
Date Weeks Activity
August 2024 Monday 26th First Year Students
9.00am – 1.30 pm Induction and CAT4 Testing
Tuesday 27th TY & New Student Induction
Wednesday 28th 3rd and 6th Years
Thursday 29th 2nd, 3rd, 5th, Solas, 6th Years (Incl. 5 & 6LCA)
Friday 30th 1st, 2nd, 3rd, TY, 5th, 6th, LCA
September 2024 Monday 30th School Closure Day
October 2024 Wednesday 9th 6th Year Parent Teacher Meeting*
Thursday 17th Closed: JC Cluster Day for Staff
Mid Term Break October 28th – November 1st incl.
November 2024 Thursday 7th Open Night
Wednesday 20th 3rd Year Parent Teacher Meeting*
December 2024 Thursday 5th 5th & TY Parent Teacher Meeting*
Monday 9th School Closure Day
Christmas Break December 23rd – January 3rd Incl.
January 2025 Wednesday 29th Closed: Junior Cycle Whole School Day
February 2025 Monday 3rd Closed: Bank Holiday
Thursday 6th 2nd Year Parent Teacher Meeting*
Mid Term Break 17th February - 21st February Incl.
March 2025 Wednesday 12th 1st Year Parent Teacher Meeting*
Monday 17th Closed: St. Patrick’s Day
April 2025 Easter April 14th – April 25th Incl.
May 2025 Monday 5th Closed: Bank Holiday
Thursday 22nd TY Awards (Provisional Date)
Friday 30th School Year Ends
*On the evenings that Parent Teacher Meetings take place school will close for all student at the earlier time of 3.40pm
*Dates are subject to change. You will be notified in advance of any changes. Please also keep an eye on the school website www.saintclarescollege.com for any updates.
St. CLare's College Teaching Application Form
Please click on Word document link to apply.