At St Joseph's Mercy secondary school we pride ourselves on our outstanding commitment to extracurricular activities. This enthusiasm can be seen in the huge variety of sporting activities offered. Clubs range from Gaelic games to Gymnastics, Hockey to Zumba. We provide activities for all ages and interests. Here you will find information on the various sporting activities.

Basketball

Currently we have 4 Basketball teams - 1st years, 2nd years, Under 16's and under 18's. 

     Gaelic Fooball

Mercy has three Gaelic football teams - Senior, Junior and Under 14's.
This year our Junior team reached the Leinster semifinal and our senior team have recently been crowned Leinster champions in the senior C grade. 
The under 14 competition is played from February onward and Mercy will play Eureka, Scoil Mhuire and St Vincents Dundalk in the group stage.

Mercy Sports Council

Our Sports Council are a group of 20 senior students that help organise sports clubs and events throughout the school year. It is their role to promote healthy living among our school community.
Hockey

Hockey has a long established tradition here and our teams are regularly involved in League Finals.There are four hockey teams  - Two senior teams and two junior teams. 

Gymnastics

Athletics

Mercy compete in a number of Athletics competitions throughout the school year. At the Meath Athletics Finals held in Claremount Stadium in April last, 3 of our relay teams all won gold! We have also had over 40 athletes represent Mercy in the North Leinster Athletics Competition in Santry this year.

Dance

During the first term our 1st year students with the help of the Sports council choreograph a dance.  This culminates with a fabulous performance on Open Night. It is always a great showpiece. 

Camogie

We have currently three Camogie teams - Senior, Junior and under 14's. This year our Senior team reached the Leinster quarter final where they were narrowly beaten by Scoil Criost Ri, Portlaoise. 

Mercy Win Lidl GAA Kit! 

Mercy were the recipients of a new GAA kit sponsored by Lidl! Thanks to everyone who voted for Mercy in the local Lidl store which meant we won the competition!