Dungarvan College Explained

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]

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 QQIcourse 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.

See also

• Education in Ireland
• List of further education colleges in Ireland
• Waterford Institute of Technology

Notes and References

1. Web site: School Details - Dungarvan College-Coláiste Dhun Garbhán . Irish Times . Feeder Schools Map . 29 December 2018.
2. Web site: Dungarvan College-Coláiste Dhun Garbhán . gov.ie . 5 November 2022.
3. Web site: Whole-School Evaluation Management, Leadership and Learning Report - Coláiste Chathail Naofa - Dungarvan, County Waterford . Department of Education and Skills . education.ie . 13 November 2013 . 29 December 2018.
4. Web site: Course Provider Details - Colaiste Chathail Naofa . qualifax.ie . QualifaX, a National Learners' Database . 29 December 2018 .
5. Web site: About Us . Dungarvan College . dungarvancollege.ie . 29 December 2018.
6. Web site: Further Education Progression Scheme - Waterford Institute of Technology.
7. Web site: Progression to WIT - Dungarvan College.