Ringsend Technical Institute
| Ringsend Technical Institute | |
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| Address | |
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Cambride Road, Dublin 4 , D04 N227 Ireland | |
| Coordinates | 53°20′38″N 6°13′27″W / 53.343780°N 6.2240379°W |
| Information | |
| Former name | Ringsend Technical Institute |
| Type | Secondary school & Further Education |
| Denomination | Multi-denominational |
| Established |
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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 Cllr. 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 a range of courses including 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, the college is near bus routes nos. 3 and 18 and is also accessible by DART from Lansdowne Road and Barrow Street.[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 & 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, there is a strong emphasis on career guidance. Preparation for work and specific job opportunities are dealt with by the Guidance Counsellor. Also, full 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 & 6) courses, such as 'Computer Systems & Networks' (including CompTIA A+ certification) and 'Business Administration with IT Skills'.[4]
Part-time courses include a "Back to Education Initiative" (BTEI).[citation needed]
Notable alumni
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "RINGSEND COLLEGE". Government of Ireland. Department of Education and Youth. 18 December 2024 [7 July 2021]. Retrieved 1 July 2025.
- ^ a b "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.
- ^ a b c d "Directory of Courses and Services 2022/2023" (PDF). City of Dublin ETB. p. 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.