Our school has a long and interesting history which stretches back over 150 years. Its beginnings take us back to 1854 when 4 nuns from the Convent of Mercy in Dublin, travelled to No. 2, The Terrace, Dublin Road, Drogheda. These nuns contributed greatly to the local community in the work they did, e.g. in the local poorhouse hospital, but especially in the area of education. In 1858 they set up St. Mary's Convent Schools (on the current site) providing education for local children. The roll number of the girls' school is still in use today by Scoil Mhuire Fatima, over 150 years later. A private school, St. Joseph's, was set up by the nuns in 1879, which also catered for boys up to 1st class.

Many changes occurred over the years. In 1952, a national school was built, which was dedicated to Our Lady of Fatima. Later, in 1978, St. Joseph's was amalgamated with this school. The first lay principal was appointed in 1992 and the last Sister of Mercy nun to teach in the school was Sr. Columba who retired in August 1996.

The school has seen many girls pass through its doors over the years. Currently, there are over 400 pupils and a staff of 19 teachers, including principal. It is not unusual for the children and grandchildren of past pupils to attend the school. It is also amazing to think that some of the same buildings from 1858 are still being used today! We look forward to the future when we will amalgamate with St. Mary's Boys School in new and modern buildings.