Ringsend Technical Institute
| Ringsend Technical Institute | |
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Cambride Road, Dublin 4 , D04 N227 Ireland 53°20′38″N 6°13′27″W / 53.34378°N 6.22404°W | |
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| Former name | Ringsend Technical Institute |
| Type | Secondary school & Further Education |
| Denomination | Multi-denominational |
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Educational authority | City of Dublin ETB (DETB) |
School number | 70200D |
Principal | Jonathan Walker |
| Gender | Mixed |
Ringsend College is a multi-denominational secondary school and further education college run by the City of Dublin Education and Training Board (CDETB).[1] The college operates under a local sub-committee which is representative of parents, staff, community, local primary schools and industry. It is chaired by Kevin Humphreys.
The original college was opened by the Earl of Pembroke on 7 October 1893 as a technical and fisheries college for the community of Ringsend. The Ringsend Technical Institute (the current form of the college) was opened by Taoiseach Garret FitzGerald on 15 April 1983,[2][3] and was renamed to Ringsend College in 2011.[2]
The college offers the Junior Cert,[4] Leaving Cert, Repeat Leaving Cert,[4][5] Post leaving Cert,[4] and FIT/VTOS Adult programmes.[citation needed]
Location
[edit]The college is situated on Cambridge Road in Ringsend, Dublin 4.[1] It overlooks the Liffey, near the East Link Toll Bridge.[citation needed]
Courses
[edit]Junior Certificate
[edit]There is a 3-year programme for the Junior Certificate covering core subjects English, Irish, Maths, Religious Education, Science and Physical Education.[citation needed]
Other subjects vary from year to year depending on demand and can include French, Woodwork M.T.W., Art, Metalwork, Home Economics, Technical Graphics, Business Studies, Music.[citation needed]
Leaving Certificate
[edit]This is a 2-year programme covering 5th and 6th years. The core subjects are: English, Irish, Maths, Religious Education, French and the Leaving Cert Vocational Programme.[citation needed]
Optional subjects are Art, Engineering, Home Economics, Business Studies, Biology, History, Geography, Music.[citation needed]
At the senior cycle, preparation for work and specific job opportunities are dealt with by the school's guidance counsellor.[citation needed] Also, information and advice is given regarding CAO/CAS applications and all other further educational opportunities.[citation needed]
Other courses
[edit]In the 2022-23 academic year, the college offered a PLC (NFQ Level 5 and 6) courses, such as 'Computer Systems & Networks' (including CompTIA A+ certification) and 'Business Administration with IT Skills'.[4] Part-time courses included a "Back to Education Initiative" (BTEI).[citation needed]
Notable alumni
[edit]References
[edit]- 1 2 "RINGSEND COLLEGE". Government of Ireland. Department of Education and Youth. 18 December 2024 [7 July 2021]. Retrieved 1 July 2025.
- 1 2 "About Ringsend College". Ringsend College. Retrieved 1 July 2025.
- ↑ Bird, Charlie (15 April 1983). "New Technical Institute 1983". RTÉ News. Retrieved 1 July 2025 – via RTÉ Archives.
- 1 2 3 4 "Directory of Courses and Services 2022/2023" (PDF). City of Dublin ETB. pp. 19, 28. 32. Retrieved 1 July 2025.
- ↑ Anderson, Nicola (15 August 2013). "No pressure: nervous students open results under watchful eye of the Education Minister". Irish Independent. Retrieved 1 July 2025.
- ↑ "Ireland U15 Schools side overcome Galway WFC test". Football Association of Ireland. 28 January 2020. Archived from the original on 1 July 2023. Retrieved 1 July 2025.
- ↑ Barbara Lee (16 January 1986). Too Late 1986. TV Gaga (Television production). Retrieved 1 July 2025 – via RTÉ Archives.