Public multidenominational school
| Dungarvan College Coláiste Dhun Garbhán | |
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| Location | |
| Youghal Road, Dungarvan, County Waterford, Ireland | |
| Information | |
| Former name | Coláiste Chathail Naofa |
| School type | Public multidenominational |
| Established | 1993 |
| Principal | Danny Cunningham |
| Deputy Principal | Jason Ryan |
| Number of students | 236 (2022) |
| Website | https://dungarvancollege.ie/ |
Dungarvan College (Irish: Coláiste Dhun Garbhán) is a post-primary educational institution in Dungarvan, County Waterford, Ireland. The school offers Junior Certificate and Leaving Certificate programmes, as well as Post Leaving Certificate and Further Education courses.
History
At the time of its founding, Dungarvan College was named after Saint Cathaldus, 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.
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.
Notable academics
- Gavin O'Brien, an Irish hurler playing for Waterford, is a business teacher.
See also
- Education in Ireland
- List of further education colleges in Ireland
- Waterford Institute of Technology
References
- "School Details - Dungarvan College-Coláiste Dhun Garbhán". Feeder Schools Map. Irish Times. Retrieved 29 December 2018.
- ^ "Dungarvan College-Coláiste Dhun Garbhán". gov.ie. Retrieved 5 November 2022.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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
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