Department of Education and Youth - Free Book Scheme for Post Primary Students
With effect from September 2025, the DEY have extended to Free School Book Scheme to all year groups at Post Primary level.
All school books and essential resources will be provided by the school in August 2025. Parents and students will be advised of arrangements for collection of books in early August
All books provided under the Free Book Scheme will remain the property of St Mary's College and are expected to be returned in good condition on completion of the relevant course.
In the interests of sustainability and affordability, books will be recycled insofar as practicable.
The DEY have issued a Parent Guide to the Free Book Scheme which contains further information
Details of our school booklists are provide below for reference
2026-27 ACADEMIC YEAR
Form 1 Booklist
Form 2 Booklist
Form 3 Booklist
Form 4 Booklist
Form 5 Booklist
Form 6 Booklist