St. Raphael’s College, Loughrea | |
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Address | |
Baunoge , | |
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Type | Voluntary secondary school |
Principal | Paul Cafferky |
Teaching staff | 35 |
Gender | Male and Female |
Enrollment | 700 |
Colour(s) | |
Affiliation | CEIST |
Website | http://saintraphaels.ie/ |
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