It was founded as Coláiste Muire by the Presentation Brothers in 1926 as a juniorate[2] (i.e. for lower-cycle secondary students).

[2] In 1974, it became one of the first "community schools" in Ireland, when it was transferred by the religious order to a local board of management.

[3] The Roman Catholic Bishop of Cork's representatives are trustees on the board of management.

[2] Its uniform is a navy jumper with royal blue and yellow stripes at neckline.

[4] On 16 October 2017, during Storm Ophelia, the school gym was damaged and its roof was blown off.