Dean Maguirc College

Dean Maguirc College is an all-ability 11-18 co-educational school in Carrickmore, Omagh, Northern Ireland.

Dean Maguirc College
Address
26 Termon Road, Carrickmore

Omagh
,
County Tyrone
,
BT79 9JR

Northern Ireland
Coordinates54.5938°N 7.0441°W / 54.5938; -7.0441
Information
TypeSecondary school
Religious affiliation(s)Roman Catholic
Local authorityEducation Authority (Western)
PrincipalJames Warnock
Staff50 approx.
GenderCo-educational
Age11 to 19
Enrolment504 [1]
HousesCanice, Davog, Finbarr, Tiernach [2]
Colour(s)Green and black         
Websitewww.deanmaguirccollege.com

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 13th 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]

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References
  1. "Department of Education School enrolments". Retrieved 12 October 2018.
  2. "Dean Maguirc College house system". Retrieved 12 October 2018.
  3. "Termon Maguirc Parish, Carickmore". Retrieved 12 October 2018.
  4. "Belfast Telegraph GCSE 2018". Retrieved 11 October 2018.
  5. "A-Level: Northern Ireland School League Table 2018". Retrieved 11 October 2018.
  6. "Dean Maguirc College Extra curricular activities". Retrieved 12 October 2018.


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