Mercy Ballymahon

PICTURES: Longford secondary schools celebrate Hallowe'en

Mercy Ballymahon were delighted to welcome Tubberclair and Westmeath footballer Matthew Whittaker to the school with the Delaney Cup

Longford school rolls out maroon carpet for Westmeath GAA star

The Mercy Ballymahon equestrian team enjoyed its first outing of the new school year on Sunday, October 11 at the Interschools Showjumping event held in Mullingar Equestrian Centre

Longford equestrian teams enjoy Interschools Showjumping success

The Mercy Ballymahon TY Projekt Porsche Team pictured with their restored tractor in Porsche Dublin: Lilly Duggan Finn, Fionn Cox, Tadhg O’Rourke, Holly Fahy, Turlough Tiernan, Freya White, and Ellie O’Hanlon.

Longford students takes their Projekt Porsche ... to Porsche!

PICTURES: School season begins! First day for Longford's first years

There was lots of style and glamour as the students of Mercy Ballymahon came together for their Graduation Dance

PICTURES | Style & glamour as Longford students enjoy graduation ball

Top: Hannah O'Sullivan, Abbie McCabe, Lilly Delaney, Catriona Dunican, Emily Egan, and Grace Kelly. Bottom: Darragh Nash, Jack Brogan, and Thomas Gallagher, pictured with Principal Mr Gary Kenny and their Year Head Mr Donal Tansey at the Mercy Ballymahon Leaving Cert Class of 2026 graduation

Longford school very proud of achievements of amazing students

Mercy Ballymahon nominees for Student of the Year 2026 Tadhg Tiernan, Riain O'Hanlon, Sarah Maguire, and Mia Rowan, pictured with this year's Student of the Year Thomas Gallagher, Principal Mr Kenny, and Deputy Principals Ms O'Donoghue and Mr Boudin

Congratulations: Thomas honoured as Mercy Ballymahon Student of Year

Jake Bermingham, Luke Bermingham and James Mulvihill, members of Inny Kayakers and students of Mercy Secondary School Ballymahon, who took part in the Liffey Descent race

'Outstanding performances' by Longford kayakers at Liffey Descent

The late Eamon Higgins, Cloncullen House, Cloncullen, Ballymore, Westmeath / Ballymahon, Longford

Longford mourns death of great family, farming, GAA & Fianna Fáil man

Mercy Ballymahon STEM Best Project Award winners Rebecca Casey and Gracie-May Logan pictured with SciFest programme coordinator Aoife Wadd. Missing from photo is Aoife Farrell

Longford students explore early detection of skin cancer using AI

Calum Duignan, Emily Hall, Ella Duignan, and Neasa Donohue, pictured with Chef d'Equipe Mr Mulvihill, who took 1st place in the Open category in the Mullingar Equestrian Centre Interschools event

Champions: Longford teams savour success in equestrian interschools event at Mul...

Mercy Ballymahon U16 camogie team, Leinster Champions, pictured with their coaches Ms Moran and Ms McNerney

Historic provincial camogie success for dedicated Mercy Ballymahon girls

The school's U16 Camogie team who have progressed to the Leinster Final

News from Longford schools: Mercy School Ballymahon extremely proud of their stu...

St Mel’s College Hurlers

News from Longford schools: Inspiring and innovative visits in St Mel's College

Victorious students from the Mercy Secondary School, Ballymahon, in Athlone last Thursday

Longford school wins award at the First Lego League tournament

Abigail McCarthy is from Mercy Secondary School and was a winner of the 71st Texaco Children's Art Competition

Winning artwork called 'I'm Fine' by talented Longford student goes on exhibitio...
Abigail McCarthy is from Mercy Secondary School and was a winner of the 71st Texaco Children's Art Competition
Longford Leader Reporter

Danielle Kanyinsola Richard-Akinyemi and Ferdia Ginty Pictures: Paul Sharp

Congratulations: Longford students receive prestigious Trinity College Dublin aw...

Left: Conor Murtagh, pictured with Mr Pierre Boudin, receiving the DCU Scholars Award. Right: Ferdia Ginty, pictured with Ms Julie O'Donoghue, receiving the Trinity College Exhibition Award

Longford school 'immensely proud' as students receive awards for their outstandi...

PICTURES | Longford students have a ball at their graduation dance

PICTURES | Longford students step out in style for their graduation ball

PICTURES | Reeling in the years in Longford as large crowd attends Mercy Ballyma...

From past pupils to fundraisers, Mercy School Ballymahon has had many achievements throughout December

News of Longford schools: Mercy School Ballymahon's latest activities

Jake Bermingham being presented with his award by John Murray, Canoeing Ireland Board Member

National Canoeing Award for Longford’s Jake Bermingham

The school had plenty of sports successes in basketball and football

Longford school travels to Manchester for a jam-packed trip from start to finish

PICTURES | Longford students savour showjumping success in Mullingar Equestrian...

Mercy Ballymahon Transition year student Bernard Egan who finished 2nd place in the Junior Novice category at the National Ploughing Championships

Talented Longford teen ploughs successful furrow at National Ploughing Champions...

Abigail McCarthy was one of the winning works for this year’s 71st Texaco Children’s Art Competition

Winning artwork by Longford student from Ballymahon goes up on exhibition
Abigail McCarthy was one of the winning works for this year’s 71st Texaco Children’s Art Competition
Longford Leader Reporter

Sean Bohan, Colin Seery, Teresa Fallon, Gary Kenny, Martha O'Reilly, Donal Tansey and Pierre Boudin Picture: Frank McGrath

Longford students restoring vintage Porsche tractor part of 'something truly his...

The Board of Management of Mercy Ballymahon has announced the appointment of Mr Gary Kenny as Principal

Congratulations: Longford secondary school officially unveils new principal

PICTURES | Longford students step out in style for their graduation ball

Ballymahon's Jake (16) and Luke (14) Bermingham, members of Inny Kayak Club have just returned from the ICF Freestyle World Championships

Talented Longford brothers star for Ireland at World Kayak Championships in Germ...

Mercy Ballymahon principal, Ms Josephine Donohue has announced her retirement accepting a statue of An Bradán Feasa from Leaving Cert Student of the Year Eimear Dempsey Picture: Thomas Gallagher

End of era: Longford students pay fitting tribute to dedicated principal

Mercy Ballymahon Student of the Year, Eimear Dempsey Picture: Thomas Gallagher

Congratulations: Eimear Dempsey honoured as Leaving Cert Student of the Year at ...

PICTURES | Reeling in the years in Longford as large crowd attends Mercy Ballyma...

Mercy Ballymahon extends an invitation to all past pupils of the school to attend Saturday's reunion day

Centenary celebrations: Longford secondary school hosting special reunion day on...

GAA President Jarlath Burns with students from Mercy Ballymahon Picture: Thomas Gallagher

GAA President Jarlath Burns hails work of Ballymahon Future Leaders during Longf...

Mercy Ballymahon captain Emma Farrell determinedly competes for the ball with Cora McDonnell of Eureka Kells Picture: Frank McGrath

Heartbreak as Ballymahon girls denied Leinster Final glory by Eureka late, late ...

Mercy Ballymahon equestrian team members Aine Murray, Katie Duignan, Ella Duignan and Calum Duignan

Fantastic achievement by Longford school at Tri Equestrian Showjumping event

The jubilant Mercy Ballymahon SS senior football squad celebrate the Leinster title triumph with their mentors Shane Kenny and Darren Nerney Photo: Frank McGrath

Longford’s Mercy Ballymahon Secondary School crowned Leinster Senior ‘C’ footbal...

PICTURES | Longford students dance the night away at memorable Mercy Ballymahon ...

Longford's 'extraordinary' Leaving Cert students hailed

PICTURES | Longford students dance the night away at memorable Mercy Ballymahon ...

Left: Mercy Secondary School Ballymahon students Lily Leonard, Demi Deko and Lucia Hoysted taking part in The Big Idea Picture: Joshua Mulholland

Longford students win award for App idea to support people experiencing poverty

PICTURES | Big Longford night out as Mercy Ballymahon students celebrate at grad...

Down Memory Lane | Students of Longford school have great time at Silver Jubilee...

PICTURES | Mercy Ballymahon students Top of the Pops extravaganza strikes a dazz...

PICTURES | Big Longford night out as Mercy Ballymahon students celebrate at grad...

Longford Leader gallery: Mercy Ballymahon students host Transition Year Christma...

Longford's Melissa O'Kane during the Women's U19 International Friendly between Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland at AUL Complex in Dublin Picture: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Longford’s Melissa O’Kane plays for Republic of Ireland Women's Under-19s in th...

Melissa O'Kane in action for the Republic of Ireland against Northern Ireland in the Women's U-19 International Friendly in June Pic: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Longford’s Melissa O’Kane off to Portugal with the Republic of Ireland U-19 Wome...

Longford swimmer Patrick Flanagan pictured during the recent Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games Team Ireland announcement Pic: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

Longford’s Patrick Flanagan swimming for Ireland at Tokyo Paralympics

Melissa O'Kane in action for the Republic of Ireland against Northern Ireland in the Women's U-19 International friendly in June Pic: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Longford Women in Sport: Soccer star Melissa O'Kane another rising young talent

GALLERY | Festive flair and lots of treats on offer at Mercy Ballymahon Christma...

Highly regarded Ballymahon teacher retires after 37 years of service

Ballymahon students presented with Irish Angus Calves that they will rear for 18...

Captain and goalkeeper Blathnaid McDonagh raises the cup with her delighted team mates following Mercy Secondary Ballymahon's great win in the Lidl PPS Leinster Senior 'B' Final Picture: Syl Healy

Mercy Ballymahon girls seek support for petition to encourage LGFA to complete A...

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