Draft:Presentation College Carlow

Presentation College Carlow, known locally as “The Pres” is a Catholic co-educational school situated on the R726 Hacketstown Road south of Pollerton, south east of Rathnapish, and is approximately 2 km from the town centre of Carlow. The principal of the school is Ray Murray. Around 800 students attend the school. The school approved a new extension in 2017 and will be getting several new buildings, as part of a plan to accommodate 1000 students. There are 3 phases, with Phase 1 being near completion as of November 2023. The official opening date is yet to be released, but is expected to open in summer 2024.

Notable alumni
Mac Rua, formerly known as AaRoN Smith, a popular singer locally