Marist College, Athlone

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Marist College is a secondary school for boys in Athlone, Co. Westmeath, Ireland. The school was founded in 1884 by the Marist Brothers, a French Order, and the first principal was Brother Mungo. The original school was based in Glesson Street/Saint Mary's Square. In 1973, the school moved to its current location on Retreat Road. The current principal is Mr. Thomas Blaine while the vice-principal is Mr. Tony Colgan.

Famous past pupils include, Bestie Green, John McCormack (world famous tenor) and Brian Lenihan (former Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tanáiste)Robbie Henshaw

The college had a seminary for Juniorate training between 1915 and 1936 located at Bailieborough Castle Co.Cavan.

External links

School Website

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Districts	Coosan

History	Siege of Athlone Earl of Athlone Ennis baronets Sean's Bar

Politics	Athlone (Parliament of Ireland constituency) Athlone (UK Parliament constituency)

Amenities	Athlone Community College Athlone Institute of Technology (AIT) Marist College Railway station Passionfruit Theatre

Sport	Athlone GAA Garrycastle GAA Athlone Town A.F.C. Buccaneers RFC St Mel's Park Athlone Town Stadium

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