Dungarvan College
| Dungarvan College Coláiste Dhun Garbhán | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Information | |
| Former name | Coláiste Chathail Naofa |
| School type | Public |
| Established | 1993[citation needed] |
| Principal | Danny Cunningham[1] |
| Deputy Principal | Jason Ryan |
| Number of students | 156 (2018)[1] |
| Website | https://dungarvancollege.ie/ |
Dungarvan College (Irish: Coláiste Dhun Garbhán) is a post-primary educational institution in Dungarvan, County Waterford, Ireland.[2] The school offers Junior Certificate and Leaving Certificate programmes,[2] as well as Post Leaving Certificate and Further Education courses.[3]
History[]
At the time of its founding, Dungarvan College was named after Saint Cathaldus,[4] 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.[4]
Progression to WIT[]
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.[5][6]
Notable academics[]
- Gavin O'Brien, an Irish hurler playing for Waterford, was a Business teacher.
See also[]
- Education in Ireland
- List of further education colleges in Ireland
- Waterford Institute of Technology
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b "School Details - Dungarvan College-Coláiste Dhun Garbhán". Feeder Schools Map. Irish Times. Retrieved 29 December 2018.
- ^ Jump up to: 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.
- ^ Jump up to: 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".
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