It offers a co-educational repeat Leaving Certificate year, and recently built an extension to its school buildings.

On the scroll beneath are the Latin words "Signum Fidei" meaning "The Sign of Faith", referring to the star.

This recalls the story of the Three Wise Men who followed the Star of Bethlehem, trusting that it would lead them to God.

[3] The Latin "Recta Sapere" meaning "Right Judgement" or "Knowing what is Right" is the motto of De La Salle College, Dundalk.

The Board ensures that professional standards of education and management are continued in the school.

It aims to foster good relations between the parents, teachers, students and the school authorities.