In July 1869, the sisters moved into the parochial house of the then-parish priest, Father R. Quinn, which was purchased by the Presentation Order for the sum of £600.

The building of the old National College began in October 1886, and three years later, a new convent was built adjoining the old parochial house.

In 1947, a boarding school for girls was opened, which continued to draw students from the surrounding areas, until the increased demand for places led to the building of a major extension in 1963.

From 1987 onwards the college no longer catered for boarding students, and the dormitories and refectories were converted into science laboratories and further classrooms.

In 1994, the Presentation Sisters decided to withdraw from the teaching staff, the convent was vacated and a lay college principal appointed.