Page 3 - Coláiste Nua Gaillimh Prospectus

Introduction

Since the announcement in 2019 of the amalgamation of Our Lady’s College and St. Mary’s College a
Steering Committee and the Management of both schools have been working tirelessly to ensure the
smooth opening of this new entity in September 2021. Coláiste Nua will operate under the joint
patronage of CEIST (Catholic Education An Irish Schools Trust) and the Bishop of Galway, Bishop
Brendan Kelly.

Speaking about the amalgamation, Bishop Kelly noted that he is looking
forward to a very exciting and historic time for local Catholic education. He
notes that Galway is one of the most diverse cities in Ireland in terms of culture
and religion and welcomes this amalgamation as an opportunity for students to
come together and meet each other and enrich each other and grow in respect
for each other.

Coláiste Nua will operate on the finest campus in the city with almost 30 acres.
Supported by the Department of Education upgrades will ensure that many
new classrooms and specialist rooms will allow for the provision of the broadest
possible curriculum for the students commencing in September 2021.

Clare Ryan, CEO of CEIST reported that all stakeholders are very
excited by the upcoming venture. “This new arrangement will allow us
build on the strong traditions of religious and facilitate all those families
and students who wish to avail of the option of Catholic education in
the city. We are delighted with the enthusiasm and response from the
surrounding population to date and look forward to bringing the project
to fruition over the coming months.

With 107 superb schools all over Ireland, we are very much looking
forward to welcoming the new community at Coláiste Nua to our
CEIST family and working with students, parents and the wider
community to provide amazing opportunities to the boys and girls of
Galway, not just now but for future generations to come. The ethic of care will be evident across all
spectrums of life here, across breadth of curriculum, sport, art, music and indeed any opportunity that
will allow students to flourish and be the best version of themselves. Governed by Joint Patrons
Coláiste Nua will be a community of excellence, a community of care, standards and expectations and
most importantly a happy community where students will thrive and excel”.