Dungarvan College
| Dungarvan College Coláiste Dhun Garbhán | |
|---|---|
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| Location | |
| Information | |
| Former name | Coláiste Chathail Naofa |
| School type | Public multidenominational |
| Established | 1993[citation needed] |
| Principal | Danny Cunningham[1] |
| Deputy Principal | Jason Ryan[2] |
| Number of students | 236 (2022)[2] |
| Website | https://dungarvancollege.ie/ |
Dungarvan College (Irish: Coláiste Dhun Garbhán) is a post-primary educational institution in Dungarvan, County Waterford, Ireland.[3] The school offers Junior Certificate and Leaving Certificate programmes,[3] as well as Post Leaving Certificate and Further Education courses.[4]
History[edit]
At the time of its founding, Dungarvan College was named after Saint Cathaldus,[5] who was born near Kilcannon, County Waterford and who established a monastic settlement in Lismore, County Waterford in the 7th century.
Historically based on Wolfe Tone Road in Dungarvan, the school has been at its present location since 2002, when a new building was opened.[5]
Progression to WIT[edit]
Waterford Institute of Technology offers preferential entry to students who successfully complete a QQI course in Dungarvan College (or in another partner College of Further Education) and who also meet certain criteria.[6][7]
Notable academics[edit]
- Gavin O'Brien, an Irish hurler playing for Waterford, is a business teacher.
See also[edit]
- Education in Ireland
- List of further education colleges in Ireland
- Waterford Institute of Technology
References[edit]
- ^ "School Details - Dungarvan College-Coláiste Dhun Garbhán". Feeder Schools Map. Irish Times. Retrieved 29 December 2018.
- ^ a b "Dungarvan College-Coláiste Dhun Garbhán". gov.ie. Retrieved 5 November 2022.
- ^ a b "Whole-School Evaluation Management, Leadership and Learning Report - Coláiste Chathail Naofa - Dungarvan, County Waterford" (PDF). education.ie. Department of Education and Skills. 13 November 2013. Retrieved 29 December 2018.
- ^ "Course Provider Details - Colaiste Chathail Naofa". qualifax.ie. QualifaX, a National Learners' Database. Retrieved 29 December 2018.
- ^ a b "About Us". dungarvancollege.ie. Dungarvan College. Retrieved 29 December 2018.
- ^ "Further Education Progression Scheme - Waterford Institute of Technology".
- ^ "Progression to WIT - Dungarvan College".
External links[edit]
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