Dungarvan College (Irish: Coláiste Dhun Garbhán) is a post-primary educational institution in Dungarvan, County Waterford, Ireland. The school offers Junior Certificate and Leaving Certificate programmes, as well as Post Leaving Certificate and Further Education courses.
History At the time of its founding, Dungarvan College was named after Saint Cathaldus, 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.
Progression to WIT Waterford Institute of Technology offers preferential entry to students who successfully complete a QQI course in Dungarvan College (or in another partner College of Further Education) and who also meet certain criteria.
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
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