Drimnagh Castle Secondary School
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Drimnagh Castle Secondary School is a Christian Brothers
secondary school located on the Long Mile Road in the suburb of Drimnagh
, Dublin. The school buildings are situated directly beside the old Norman castle
from which the school takes its name.
Secondary School first opened its doors in 1954. For a short time after the school opened, classes took place in the castle itself, until the current buildings were completed at a cost of £84,000.
At the time of its opening, all students were taught by Christian Brothers
. As the years passed, however, the numbers of brothers teaching in the school gradually fell and there are currently no brothers teaching in the school. The majority of students come from Drimnagh Castle Primary School but a good deal of pupils come from other schools in the area as well as other schools in the surrounding suburbs. Dr Ray Walsh has been the Principal since 2000.
The school recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. This occasion was celebrated by the addition of a new sports changing facility which was officially opened on 4 October 2004 by President Mary McAleese
.
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...
secondary school located on the Long Mile Road in the suburb of Drimnagh
Drimnagh
Drimnagh is a suburb of Dublin, Ireland, situated on the Southside of the city between Walkinstown, Crumlin and Inchicore, bordering the Grand Canal to the north and east. Drimnagh is in postal district Dublin 12.-Early to Medieval:...
, Dublin. The school buildings are situated directly beside the old Norman castle
Drimnagh Castle
Drimnagh Castle is a Norman castle located in Drimnagh, a suburb of Dublin, Ireland. It is the only remaining castle in Ireland with a flooded moat around it; this moat is fed by a small local river, the Bluebell...
from which the school takes its name.
History
Drimnagh CastleDrimnagh Castle
Drimnagh Castle is a Norman castle located in Drimnagh, a suburb of Dublin, Ireland. It is the only remaining castle in Ireland with a flooded moat around it; this moat is fed by a small local river, the Bluebell...
Secondary School first opened its doors in 1954. For a short time after the school opened, classes took place in the castle itself, until the current buildings were completed at a cost of £84,000.
At the time of its opening, all students were taught by 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...
. As the years passed, however, the numbers of brothers teaching in the school gradually fell and there are currently no brothers teaching in the school. The majority of students come from Drimnagh Castle Primary School but a good deal of pupils come from other schools in the area as well as other schools in the surrounding suburbs. Dr Ray Walsh has been the Principal since 2000.
The school recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. This occasion was celebrated by the addition of a new sports changing facility which was officially opened on 4 October 2004 by President Mary McAleese
Mary McAleese
Mary Patricia McAleese served as the eighth President of Ireland from 1997 to 2011. She was the second female president and was first elected in 1997 succeeding Mary Robinson, making McAleese the world's first woman to succeed another as president. She was re-elected unopposed for a second term in...
.
Sporting Tradition
Drimnagh Castle or ‘The Castle’ as it has come to be known by its students, has a great sporting tradition helped by its extensive playing fields which lie hidden from view of the Long Mile Road. The school team was crowned All-Ireland soccer champions in 2002 and have also won a host of GAA tournaments in recent years.Notable alumni
- Niall QuinnNiall QuinnNiall John Quinn honorary MBE is a former Irish international footballer, and the ex-chairman of Sunderland AFC. He still works at the club as an overseas manager. He is also heavily involved in the management side of horse racing...
- Eamonn CoghlanEamonn CoghlanEamonn Christopher Coghlan is an Irish Senator and former athlete, who specialised in middle distance track events and the 5000 metres...
- Kevin Moran
- Rick O'SheaRick O'SheaRick O'Shea is an Irish radio personality. He was born in Drimnagh, Dublin 12 and attended and later University College Dublin . He is a DJ on RTÉ 2fm.-Radio:...