Dungarvan College

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]

Dungarvan College
Coláiste Dhun Garbhán
Location
Youghal Road, Dungarvan, County Waterford, Ireland
Information
Former nameColáiste Chathail Naofa
School typePublic
Established1993
PrincipalDanny Cunningham[1]
Deputy PrincipalJason Ryan
Number of students156 (2018)[1]
Websitehttps://dungarvancollege.ie/

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

See also

References
  1. "School Details - Dungarvan College-Coláiste Dhun Garbhán". Feeder Schools Map. Irish Times. Retrieved 29 December 2018.
  2. "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.
  3. "Course Provider Details - Colaiste Chathail Naofa". qualifax.ie. QualifaX, a National Learners' Database. Retrieved 29 December 2018.
  4. "About Us". dungarvancollege.ie. Dungarvan College. Retrieved 29 December 2018.
  5. https://www.wit.ie/future_students/fe_progression/further-education-progression-scheme#tab=panel-5
  6. https://dungarvancollege.ie/index.php/plc-courses/progression-to-wit

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