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History of Our School

The Royal School Cavan is one of six Ulster royal schools which were founded during the reign of
King James. The school received its charter in 1608 and the first headmaster was appointed in 1611.
His name was John Robinson and he was to begin an era of almost 400 years of providing education
in Cavan. During the first two centuries the school had to survive through many political and social
upheavals. The school had a somewhat nomadic existence until 1819, when it secured a permanent
location in Lurganboy. The school was a purpose- built building designed by the famous architect of the
time Francis Johnson who also designed Dublin’s G.P.O. In 1924, the school became only the second
co-educational boarding school in Ireland. It is under Protestant management and is managed by the
Cavan Protestant Local Board of Education.

The school has seen extensive modernisation in recent years. This has enabled the school to grow in
numbers while providing the facilities required in a modern school. There are currently 355 students in
the school. As the school approaches its fifth century of providing education to the community it is the
intention of the Board, Senior Management and all Staff members to uphold and enhance the school’s
reputation in academic excellence as well as educating our students within a Christian ethos.

“Maxmising the life chances of all our students by making them
work-ready, life-ready and ready for further learning”

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