St. Patrick's College of Education (Drumcondra)
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St Patrick's College of Education is a linked college of Dublin City University
since 1993, located in Drumcondra
, Dublin City, Ireland
. The college is in existence since 1875 and has a Roman Catholic ethos. It is the largest primary teacher training college in Ireland. Currently over 2,000 students are attending the college.
The college offers a number of undergraduate courses, primarily in primary education and arts, and postgraduate courses, primarily in education and languages.
community took over the running of the College. In its first 25 years over 2000 students graduated from the college. The college trained students to become primary school teachers and was male only until 1971. In 1894 a National School was established on campus and students would practice there. St Patrick's College of Education was a recognised colleges of the National University of Ireland
from 1975 to 1995. In 1993 the college commenced its association with the nearby Dublin City University
(DCU) which was newly established. In 1995 the college of education formally ended its connection with the NUI and becoming a college of DCU. The college developed a number of Arts and Humanities undergraduate and postgraduate courses with DCU. The Vincentians administration of the College ended in 1999. In 2008 the college along with the other local college the Mater Dei
, and All Hallows
, signed a new linkage agreement with Dublin City University
.
Residents of the house included:
The Congregation of Christian Brothers
established a noviciate in the house prior to transferring to Coláiste Mhuire
Marino in 1875.
Dublin City University
Dublin City University is a university situated between Glasnevin, Santry, Ballymun and Whitehall on the Northside of Dublin in Ireland...
since 1993, located in Drumcondra
Drumcondra, Dublin
Drumcondra is a residential area and inner suburb on the Northside of Dublin, Ireland. It is administered by Dublin City Council.The River Tolka and the Royal Canal flow through the area.-History:...
, Dublin City, Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
. The college is in existence since 1875 and has a Roman Catholic ethos. It is the largest primary teacher training college in Ireland. Currently over 2,000 students are attending the college.
The college offers a number of undergraduate courses, primarily in primary education and arts, and postgraduate courses, primarily in education and languages.
History
The college was established at No. 1 & 2 Drumcondra Road in 1875, moving to the Belvedere House in 1883 following the purchase by the Catholic Archbishop of Dublin, when the VincentianVincentian
Vincentian can refer to:*A citizen of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines*A person from Saint Vincent , the largest island in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines*A member of one of the Roman Catholic orders or societies in the Vincentian Family, including...
community took over the running of the College. In its first 25 years over 2000 students graduated from the college. The college trained students to become primary school teachers and was male only until 1971. In 1894 a National School was established on campus and students would practice there. St Patrick's College of Education was a recognised colleges of the National University of Ireland
National University of Ireland
The National University of Ireland , , is a federal university system of constituent universities, previously called constituent colleges, and recognised colleges set up under the Irish Universities Act, 1908, and significantly amended by the Universities Act, 1997.The constituent universities are...
from 1975 to 1995. In 1993 the college commenced its association with the nearby Dublin City University
Dublin City University
Dublin City University is a university situated between Glasnevin, Santry, Ballymun and Whitehall on the Northside of Dublin in Ireland...
(DCU) which was newly established. In 1995 the college of education formally ended its connection with the NUI and becoming a college of DCU. The college developed a number of Arts and Humanities undergraduate and postgraduate courses with DCU. The Vincentians administration of the College ended in 1999. In 2008 the college along with the other local college the Mater Dei
Mater Dei Institute of Education
Mater Dei Institute of Education is a linked college of Dublin City University since 1999, located in Drumcondra, Dublin City, Ireland, near Croke Park, on the site of what was formerly Clonliffe College, the Roman Catholic Seminary for the Archdiocese of Dublin...
, and All Hallows
All Hallows College
All Hallows College is a Roman Catholic college located in Drumcondra, Dublin, Ireland. All Hallows is one of six linked colleges of Dublin City University, meaning that the college's degrees are validated and accredited by the university.-History:...
, signed a new linkage agreement with Dublin City University
Dublin City University
Dublin City University is a university situated between Glasnevin, Santry, Ballymun and Whitehall on the Northside of Dublin in Ireland...
.
Belvedere House
Notable buildings on the campus include Belvedere House which was built c.1660 by Sir Robert Booth (judge)Robert Booth (judge)
Sir Robert Booth was an English born judge who had a successful career as a judge in Ireland, holding the offices of Chief Justice of the Irish Common Pleas and Lord Chief Justice of the King's Bench in Ireland.- Early life :...
Residents of the house included:
- Marmaduke CoghillMarmaduke CoghillMarmaduke Coghill was a member of Parliament for Dublin University, judge of the Prerogative Court and Chancellor of the Exchequer in Ireland.-Life:...
(former Chancellor of the Exchequer in the Irish parliament) - Lord SingletonHenry Singleton (judge)Henry Singleton was an Irish judge, remembered now mainly for his friendship with Jonathan Swift.He was born in Drogheda, son of John Singleton, Member of Parliament for the town. He went to school in Drogheda, graduated from the University of Dublin and was called to the Bar in 1707...
(Irish House of Commons MP for Drogheda) - John, 1st Baron BowesBaron BowesBaron Bowes is a title that has been created three times, once in the Peerage of Ireland and twice in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. The first creation came in the Peerage of Ireland on 15 August 1758 when John Bowes, Lord Chancellor of Ireland, was made Baron Bowes, of Clonlyon. The title...
(Lord Chancellor of Ireland) - Lord LiffordJames Hewitt, 1st Viscount LiffordJames Hewitt, 1st Viscount Lifford was an Irish lawyer and judge. He served as Lord Chancellor of Ireland from 1767 to 1789.-Background:...
(Lord Chancellor of Ireland former MP for Coventry). - Lord RokebyRichard Robinson, 1st Baron RokebyRichard Robinson, 1st Baron Rokeby was an Irish ecclesiastic.Robinson came to Ireland as chaplain to the Duke of Dorset in 1751. He was translated from the See of Kildare to the Archbishopric of Armagh in 1765....
Church of IrelandChurch of IrelandThe Church of Ireland is an autonomous province of the Anglican Communion. The church operates in all parts of Ireland and is the second largest religious body on the island after the Roman Catholic Church...
Archbishop of Armagh.
The Congregation of Christian Brothers
Congregation of Christian Brothers
The Congregation of Christian Brothers is a worldwide religious community within the Catholic Church, founded by Blessed Edmund Rice. The Christian Brothers, as they are commonly known, chiefly work for the evangelisation and education of youth, but are involved in many ministries, especially with...
established a noviciate in the house prior to transferring to Coláiste Mhuire
Coláiste Mhuire
Coláiste Mhuire, which is part of the Marino Institute of Education , is a primary teacher training college which is affiliated with Trinity College, Dublin. It is located on Griffith Avenue, Dublin 9. Coláiste Mhuire is primarily focused on providing for pre-service primary education...
Marino in 1875.
Erins Hope
St Pats are invited to enter the Dublin Senior Football Championship under the name Erins Hope. Erins Hope have been Dublin football champions on four occasions in 1887, 1932, 1956 and 1978. In 2007 Erins Hope failed to field a team for the Dublin championship and had to withdraw from the tournament.Alumni
Famous alumni from the college include;- John McGahernJohn McGahernJohn McGahern was one of the most important Irish authors of the latter half of the twentieth century. Before his death in 2006 he was hailed as "the greatest living Irish novelist" by The Observer.-Life:...
Writer (1934–2006) - Máirtín Ó CadhainMáirtín Ó CadhainMáirtín Ó Cadhain was one of the most prominent Irish language writers of the twentieth century.-Career:Born in Connemara, he became a schoolteacher but was dismissed due to his IRA membership. In the 1930s he served as an IRA recruiting officer, enlisting fellow writer Brendan Behan...
Writer, Republican (1906–1970) - Peadar O'DonnellPeadar O'DonnellPeadar O'Donnell was an Irish republican and socialist activist and writer.-Early life:Peadar O'Donnell was born into an Irish speaking family in Dungloe, County Donegal in northwest Ireland, in 1893. He attended St. Patrick's College, Dublin, where he trained as a teacher...
Writer, Republican (1893–1986) - Mattie McDonaghMattie McDonaghMatthew 'Mattie' McDonagh was an Irish sportsperson. He played Gaelic football with his local club Ballygar and was a member of the Galway senior inter-county team from 1956 until 1968. McDonagh later served as manager of the Galway team...
Galway footballer (1936–2005) - Patrick McCabe Writer
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, broadcaster