Dungarvan College
Public multidenominational school
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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 | |
 | |
| Information | |
| Former name | Coláiste Chathail Naofa |
| School type | Public multidenominational |
| Established | 1993[citation needed] |
| Principal | Danny Cunningham[1] |
| Deputy Principal | Jason Ryan[2] |
| Enrollment | 236 (2022)[2] |
| Website | https://dungarvancollege.ie/ |
History
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
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
- Gavin O'Brien, an Irish hurler playing for Waterford, is a business teacher.
