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]

Dungarvan College
Coláiste Dhun Garbhán
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Former nameColáiste Chathail Naofa
School typePublic multidenominational
Established1993[citation needed]
PrincipalDanny Cunningham[1]
Deputy PrincipalJason Ryan[2]
Number of students236 (2022)[2]
Websitehttps://dungarvancollege.ie/

History

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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

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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

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "School Details - Dungarvan College-Coláiste Dhun Garbhán". Feeder Schools Map. Irish Times. Retrieved 29 December 2018.
  2. ^ a b "Dungarvan College-Coláiste Dhun Garbhán". gov.ie. Retrieved 5 November 2022.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ "Course Provider Details - Colaiste Chathail Naofa". qualifax.ie. QualifaX, a National Learners' Database. Retrieved 29 December 2018.
  5. ^ a b "About Us". dungarvancollege.ie. Dungarvan College. Retrieved 29 December 2018.
  6. ^ "Further Education Progression Scheme - Waterford Institute of Technology".
  7. ^ "Progression to WIT - Dungarvan College".
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