Gaelcholáiste Chéitinn
Gaelcholáiste Chéitinn (Irish pronunciation: [ˈɡeːl̪xəl̪ˠaːʃtʲə ˈxeːtʲɪnʲ]) is a second-level school in Ireland that teaches students from Clonmel and the surrounding area through the medium of the Irish language. Part of the Central Technical Institute (CTI) on the Mall, the Gaelcholáiste is one of the CTI's three education identities (the others being the secondary school, Coláiste Chluain Meala, and CTI Senior College of Further Education), all three of which fall under the auspices of the Tipperary Education and Training Board (ETB).[1]
| Gaelcholáiste Chéitinn | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
The Mall , Republic of Ireland | |
| Information | |
| School type | Gaelcholáiste, Secondary |
| Founded | 2004 |
| Years | First through sixth |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Age range | 12–19 |
| Website | Official Website |
History
Gaelcholáiste Chéitinn was named in reference to Irish poet Geoffrey Keating.[2]
The Gaelcholáiste was established in September 2004 with a three-year probationary period.[3] At its opening the GaelColáiste had 14 first-year pupils: thirteen boys and one girl. Eleven of these, including the girl, came from the local Gaelscoil. The remaining three pupils came from different primary schools in the area. At least one parent of eight of those fourteen pupils had been a past pupil of CTI. By 2006 the Gaelcholáiste had 26 students.[4] It was officially opened in 2009, having at that time an enrollment of 95 students.[5]
When the GaelColáiste opened the first Múinteoir i bhFeighil was Mathúin Ó Caoimh.
References
- "Central Technical Institute".
- "Ainm an Choláiste" (PDF). VEC. 25 June 2004. p. 2. Retrieved 23 May 2011.
- "Whole School Evaluation REPORT 2006". Department of Education and Science. 22 June 2006. p. Introduction. Retrieved 16 June 2010.
- "Gael Choláiste Chéitinn – fostering the Irish language of a distinctive nation". Tipperary Star. 24 March 2006. Archived from the original on 14 September 2012. Retrieved 16 June 2010.
- Press Release (2009). "21 December, 2009 – Minister O'Keeffe opens gaelcholáiste in Clonmel". Department of Education and Skills. Retrieved 16 June 2010.