22 September 2025By Valerie Ryanvalerie@TheCork.ieUrsuline College Blackrock, the oldest continuously running girls’ school in Ireland,is set to mark its 200th anniversary in Blackrock with a major celebration on Saturday8th November 2025 at the Maryborough House Hotel. The Ursuline Sisters first arrived in Cork in 1771, dedicating themselves to the education ofgirls in the city. In 1825, they moved to Blackrock House, beginning a remarkable two-century connection with one of Cork’s most historic suburbs. Every ticket sold supports Ursuline College Blackrock’s Strategic Plan —requiring investment to upgrade classrooms and enhance sports and performanceinfrastructure. “Ursuline College Blackrock’s story is Cork’s story,” said Oonagh Connolly, Chair of theOrganising Committee.