Welcome
Our Lady’s Bower places emphasis on high scholastic achievement
yet equal provision is given to the personal and spiritual development of all our students.
Our motto “Each for all and all for God“
Awards 2017 – 2018
The following is most, but not all of the awards won by our students this ...
Debate On Homework Gets Heated
The Alpha deBata Society held a lively and entertaining lunchtime debate on Monday May 21st ...
Past Pupil News
Congratulations to past pupils Michelle Ganly and Jackie Gorman who have been recognised for their ...
Ad Astra Scholarship for Clodagh
Sixth year Clodagh Reilly has been awarded an Ad Astra Scholarship in Music to UCD ...
Bower Girls Take Cannes by Storm
Four Bower students and art teacher Oonagh Kelly were very lucky to be treated to ...
The Nicola Ward Public Speaking Final
The much anticipated first year public speaking final for the Nicola Ward Trophy took place ...
Battle of Wits in Bugler Shield Final
There was a great buzz in the school on Tuesday, 15 May as the final ...
Footballers Going Strong
The hardworking and extremely talented U14 football team has enjoyed huge success this season, powering ...
Curriculum
Junior Cycle, Senior Cycle, AEN, TY, Career Guidance, Religious EducationsOur school excels in the personal development of its students in academic studies, sports and the Arts. Our Lady’s Bower places firm emphasis on high scholastic achievement, yet equal provision is given to personal development
Transition Year
Musical, Drama, Junk Kouture, Scifest, First Aid, Young Scientist, Young Social InnovatorsOur programme aims to promote the holistic development of our students and to prepare them for their role as responsible members of society. It is designed to provide pupils with the opportunity to discover their own talents
Guidance
At Our Lady’s Bower the prime mission is to ensure that every student will reach her full potentialThe guidance counsellor ensures that from her early days in the school students are advised on third level entry requirements. Students who may be experiencing personal difficulties may also avail of counselling on a confidential basis.
Parents Area
The Sunday Times, 27th August 2017, identified Our Lady’s Bower as a top feeder school (non-fee paying) outside of Dublin to universities with 97% of the girls from the 2017 class in third level.
Our Lady’s Bower ranked in the top 50 schools out of 400, the only Westmeath school to make the top 50. 10% of the girls in the class of 2016 were awarded scholarships to Irish universities.