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Community School (Ireland)
A community school () in Ireland Ireland (, ; ; Ulster Scots dialect, Ulster-Scots: ) is an island in the North Atlantic Ocean, in Northwestern Europe. Geopolitically, the island is divided between the Republic of Ireland (officially Names of the Irish state, named Irelan ... is a type of secondary school funded individually and directly by the state. Community and comprehensive schools were established in the 1960s to provide a broad curriculum for all the young people in a community. Both academic and vocational programmes are available and facilities are broader than at voluntary or vocational schools. The facilities are for use by the community and adult education in addition to normal programmes of education at this level. Many of these schools were established as the result of an amalgamation of voluntary secondary and vocational schools. They offer a wide range of both academic and vocational subjects. Community schools are managed by boards of management which ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Republic Of Ireland
Ireland ( ), also known as the Republic of Ireland (), is a country in Northwestern Europe, north-western Europe consisting of 26 of the 32 Counties of Ireland, counties of the island of Ireland, with a population of about 5.4 million. Its capital city, capital and largest city is Dublin, on the eastern side of the island, with a population of over 1.5 million. The sovereign state shares its only land border with Northern Ireland, which is Countries of the United Kingdom, part of the United Kingdom. It is otherwise surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, with the Celtic Sea to the south, St George's Channel to the south-east and the Irish Sea to the east. It is a Unitary state, unitary, parliamentary republic. The legislature, the , consists of a lower house, ; an upper house, ; and an elected President of Ireland, president () who serves as the largely ceremonial head of state, but with some important powers and duties. The head of government is the (prime minister, ), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gorey Community School
Gorey Community School is a secondary school in Gorey, County Wexford, Ireland. It is the largest school in Ireland, and (as of 2018) had over 1500 students enrolled. History Gorey Community School was established in 1993, following the amalgamation of the nearby Christian Brothers School (CBS), Vocational College and Loreto Abbey schools. When the amalgamated school first opened, it had 1297 students enrolled. As of 2018, the school had a student population of over 1500, and a teaching staff of more than 100. The school occupies a large site of almost which comprises playing fields, basketball courts, and tennis courts. In 2000 a new extension was opened. The construction of a further extension began in September 2007 and was completed in October 2008. There are now over 90 classrooms, several specialist rooms, special needs facilities and a large gymnasium. Yet another extension was opened in 2012. After several years of fundraising, an oratory was built in 2004. With seati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Glanmire Community School
Glanmire () is a suburban town within the administrative area of Cork city, in the civil parish of Rathcooney, County Cork, Ireland. The greater Glanmire area encompasses the communities of Riverstown (Baile Roisín), Brooklodge (Cill Ruadháin) and Sallybrook (Sruthán na Saileach). History Glanmire's history dates to Early Christian Ireland, with the nearby church site at Rathcooney in use since 1291. The stone bridge located in Riverstown dates to c.1760. At the parish church located on a hill above the village, Sarah Curran, lover of the hanged Robert Emmet Robert Emmet (4 March 177820 September 1803) was an Irish Republican, orator and rebel leader. Following the suppression of the United Irish uprising in 1798, he sought to organise a renewed attempt to overthrow the British Crown and Prote ..., married Captain Henry Sturgeon in 1805. In the 1800s, Glanmire was a small yet industrialised village with woolen factories and mills lining the banks of the river ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gallen Community School
Gallen may refer to: ;Places: * Gallen (barony), a barony in Ireland * Sankt Gallen (other), various locations in German-speaking countries ;People: * Saint Gall, Irish missionary, ''Sankt Gallus'' in German * Conal Gallen (b. 1955), Irish singer/comedian * Herbert Gallen (1915–2007), American fashion businessman * Hugh Gallen (1924–1982), Governor of New Hampshire, USA * James Gallen (1928–2012), American politician * Jarl Gallén (1908–90), Finnish historian * Joel Gallen, American filmmaker * Kevin Gallen (b. 1975), English association footballer * Laurie Gallen (b. 1962), New Zealand field hockey player * Oisín Gallen, Irish Gaelic footballer * Paul Gallen (b. 1981), Australian rugby league player * Ricardo Gallén (b. 1972), Spanish classical guitar player * Thomas Gallen (1932–2025), American jurist and politician in Florida * Zac Gallen (b. 1995), American baseball player * Gallen Lo (b. 1962), Hong Kong actor See also * Galen * Gallon * G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dunmore Community School
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Douglas Community School
Douglas Community School, also known as Douglas Com or DCS, is an all boy's community school in Douglas, Cork, Ireland. It was founded as Coláiste Muire by the Presentation Brothers in 1926 as a juniorate (i.e. for lower-cycle secondary students). In 1965 it became a full secondary school. In 1974, it became one of the first "community schools" in Ireland, when it was transferred by the religious order to a local board of management. The Roman Catholic Bishop of Cork's representatives are trustees on the board of management. Its uniform is a navy jumper with royal blue and yellow stripes at neckline. The school also hosts adult education Adult education, distinct from child education, is a practice in which adults engage in systematic and sustained educating activities in order to gain new knowledge, skills, attitudes, or values. Merriam, Sharan B. & Brockett, Ralph G. ''The Pr ... evening classes. On 16 October 2017, during Storm Ophelia, the school gym was damag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Celbridge Community School
Celbridge (; ) is a town and townland on the River Liffey in County Kildare, Ireland. It is west of Dublin. Both a local centre and a commuter town within the Greater Dublin Area, it is located at the intersection of the R403 and R405 regional roads. As of the 2022 census, Celbridge was the third largest town in County Kildare by population, with 20,601 residents. The town originated in the 13th century, the name Cill Droichid being anglicised to Celbridge after 1714. Etymology The name ''Celbridge'' is derived from the Irish ''Cill Droichid'' meaning "Church of bridge" or "Church by the bridge". The Irish name was historically anglicised as ''Kildroicht'', ''Kildrought'', ''Kildroght'', ''Kildrout'' (). Demographics Celbridge is the third largest town in County Kildare. The population increased by 7.8% between 2002 and 2006, the town's most rapid growth rate in absolute terms (3,011 in four years). However, in percentage terms, it was a slowdown on previous growth ra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Castlerea Community School
Castlerea ( ; ) is a town in County Roscommon, Ireland. It is located in the west of the county and had a population of 2,348 at the 2022 census of Ireland, 2022 census. Roughly translated from Irish, Castlerea is generally thought to mean 'brindled castle' (''Caisleán Riabhach''). An alternative translation is 'castle of the king' (''Caisleán Rí''). The town is built on the banks of the River Suck and the River Francis, both of which are tributaries of the River Shannon. History Clonalis House, located in the west of Castlerea, is the ancestral home of the Clan O'Conor Don, O'Conor, the last of the List of High Kings of Ireland, High Kings of Ireland. The O'Connor dynasty produced eleven high kings of Ireland and twenty-four kings of Connacht. Theophilus Sandford, a member of Oliver Cromwell's army in Ireland, received a large allocation of lands confiscated from the O'Connor family as part of the Act of Settlement 1652, Act for the Settlement of Ireland 1652. This pack ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cashel Community School
Cashel Community School is secondary school in Cashel, County Tipperary in Ireland. It was opened In 1994 It is an amalgamation of three former schools in the town; the Presentation Convent girls school, boys Christian Brothers school and Vocational school. Sport On 3 February 2015 they defeated CBS Sexton Street of Limerick 4–5 on penalties after a 1–1 draw after extra time to reach the Umbro Senior Boys Cup Final. Notable alumni * Angela Kerins Angela Kerins (née MacCarthy; born 1956) is an Irish business person and former chief executive officer of the Rehab Group. Background Born Angela MacCarthy in Waterford, Ireland in 1958, Kerins grew up in Cashel and Tramore. Education Kerin ... (née MacCarthy; born 1956) - business person (Presentation Convent) * John Gallagher (Current Principal) References Community schools in the Republic of Ireland Secondary schools in County Tipperary 1994 establishments in Ireland Educational institutions established in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carrigaline Community School
Carrigaline (; ) is a town and civil parish in County Cork, Ireland, situated on the River Owenabue. Located about south of Cork city, and with a population of 18,239 people, it is one of the largest commuter towns in the county. The R611 regional road passes through the town, and it is just off the N28 national primary route to Ringaskiddy. Carrigaline grew rapidly in the late 20th century, from a village of a few hundred people into a thriving commuter town although some locals still refer to it as "the village". The town is one of the key gateways to west Cork, especially for those who arrive by ferry from France. Carrigaline is within the Cork South-Central Dáil constituency. Economy Carrigaline Pottery, situated in Main Street, closed in 1979, but was subsequently re-opened and run as a co-operative for many years after that. Despite its small size, the village also had a small cinema, owned and run by the Cogan family. Neither the pottery nor the cinema exist today. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
