In 1894 the Sisters of Mercy came to Dungannon from Dundalk at the invitation of Rt. Rev. Mgr. Dean Byrne P.P. V.6. Dungannon. They took charge of the newly erected primary school which Dean Byrne had prepared for them beside the Convent. Seeing the need for post primary education they set aside a small room to facilitate those who wished to continue their education after the age of 14. At the beginning of the 20th Century St. Patrick's Academy was built on a site procured by Dean Byrne on the Killyman Road below the parish Church. The Sisters their staff and post primary pupils moved from the Convent school to this new building which was to be the home of secondary school pupils boys and girls for almost seventy five years. >From very humble beginnings the school increased in numbers and pupils of St. Patrickts Academy are found in many parts of the world. In the sixties temporary class-rooms were erected to cope with the increasing enrolment. This was not a very satisfactory arrangement so it was decided to negotiate with the Department of Education to procure permission and a grant for a new building. In due time approval was given and a site secured on the Killymeal Road. This building also named St. Patrick's Academy was opened in September 1975 and since then hundreds of pupils have enjoyed and are enjoying the most up-to-date facilities and excellent accommodation. The staff of St. Patrick's (Girls') hope to meet the challenge of continuing the good work begun by the Sisters of Mercy in 1894.
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Schools Nearby St Patrick's Girls' Academy:
- Royal School Dungannon
- Dungannon High School For Girls
- St Patrick's Boys' Academy
- Dungannon Secondary School
- The Royal School
- St Patrick's Girls Secondary School
Past Reunions At St Patrick's Girls' Academy
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St Patrick's Academy Class of 1990
Took place on 25th Jun 2010 for members who left in the year 1990
