CBS Sexton Street is a Christian Brothers

Congregation of Christian Brothers

The Congregation of Christian Brothers is a worldwide religious community within the Catholic Church, founded by Blessed Edmund Rice. The Christian Brothers, as they are commonly known, chiefly work for the evangelisation and education of youth, but are involved in many ministries, especially with...

 Secondary School located in Limerick

Limerick

Limerick is the third largest city in the Republic of Ireland, and the principal city of County Limerick and Ireland's Mid-West Region. It is the fifth most populous city in all of Ireland. When taking the extra-municipal suburbs into account, Limerick is the third largest conurbation in the...

, Ireland

Ireland

Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...

. Past students include J. P. McManus

J. P. McManus

John Patrick "J. P." McManus is an Irish businessman and racehorse owner.- Early life :Born in Limerick, McManus began his business career at his family's construction plant hire firm, and then became an on-course bookmaker at Limerick's greyhound track, the Market's Field, before moving into...

, Karl Spain

Karl Spain

Karl Spain is an Irish comedian from Limerick. He is from the Corbally area of the city and was educated at CBS Sexton Street.In 2000, Spain won the RTÉ award for Best New Act....

, Diarmuid Scully

Diarmuid Scully

Diarmuid Scully is a member of Limerick City Council and former Mayor of Limerick. He is a member of the Fine Gael party.-Early life:...

 and Ciaran MacMathuna

Ciaran MacMathuna

Ciarán Mac Mathúna, was an Irish broadcaster and music collector. He was a recognised authority on Irish music and lectured extensively on the subject...

. The school is also renowned for hosting the J. P. McManus Scholarship Award

J. P. McManus Scholarship Award

The J. P. McManus Scholarship Award was established on December 16, 1996 when a capital sum was provided by McManus with the purpose of funding third level education scholarships for students of C.B.S...

s. The school has approximately 500 students. The current principal is Noel Earlie and the current vice principal is Elizabeth Quinn.The school recently won the senior boys FAI All Ireland soccer championship in 2007 and 2008.

History

Colaiste Mhichil was founded by Edmund Rice, a Christian Brother, to provide education for boys in Limerick city. The school is administrated by a Board of Management. The Christian Brothers remain the trustees of the school.

Notable Teachers

• Pat Fleury
  Pat Fleury
  Pat Fleury is a retired Irish hurling manager and former player. He played hurling with his local club Drumcullen and with the Offaly senior inter-county team from 1975 until 1986. Fleury captained Offaly to the All-Ireland title in 1985...
  
  , renowned hurler.
• Willie Moore
  Willie Moore (Limerick hurler)
  William "Willie" Moore is an Irish retired hurler who played as a left corner-back for the Limerick senior team.Moore made his first appearance for the team during the 1971 championship and became a regular player over the next few seasons...
  
  , renowned hurler.