Dean Maguirc College
Dean Maguirc College is an all-ability 11-18 co-educational school in Carrickmore, Omagh, Northern Ireland.
| Dean Maguirc College | |
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| Address | |
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26 Termon Road, Carrickmore , , BT79 9JR Northern Ireland | |
| Coordinates | 54.5938°N 7.0441°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Secondary school |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
| Local authority | Education Authority (Western) |
| Principal | James Warnock |
| Staff | 50 approx. |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Age | 11 to 19 |
| Enrolment | 504 [1] |
| Houses | Canice, Davog, Finbarr, Tiernach [2] |
| Colour(s) | Green and black |
| Website | www |
History
The college is named after the 17th century priest named Brian MacGurk who was born in the neighbourhood. He was appointed Dean of the Diocese by St Oliver Plunkett. Following his imprisonment he died in Armagh Jail on 13 Feb 1713. He is commemorated both in the name of the college and by the Celtic Cross outside St Colmcille's Church.[3]
Academics
The school provides instruction in a range of academic subjects. In 2018, 59.6% of its entrants achieved five or more GCSEs at grades A* to C, including the core subjects English and Maths.[4] Also in 2018, 84.1% of its entrants to the A-level exam achieved A*-C grades.[5]
Extra-curricular activities
The college has a choir and organises several musicals each year, and participates in a variety of sports including Gaelic football, hurling, handball, basketball and athletics.[6]
References
- "Department of Education School enrolments". Retrieved 12 October 2018.
- "Dean Maguirc College house system". Retrieved 12 October 2018.
- "Termon Maguirc Parish, Carickmore". Retrieved 12 October 2018.
- "Belfast Telegraph GCSE 2018". Retrieved 11 October 2018.
- "A-Level: Northern Ireland School League Table 2018". Retrieved 11 October 2018.
- "Dean Maguirc College Extra curricular activities". Retrieved 12 October 2018.