The management and staff at St. Mary’s believe that participation in extra-curricular activities is in the interest of all students ’development within the school community and the wider community. All of the extra-curricular activities are co-ordinated by staff on a voluntary basis. These activities help to build a great sense of community. They include the following: Athletics Basketball Cross Country Debates Gaelic Football for both boys and girls Hurling Music and Drama Art Poetry and Essay Competitions School Musicals Quizzes Educational and Cultural Trips including Language Exchange Programmes.