Coláiste Bríde Explained

Coláiste Bríde
Motto:"To Teach, To Guide, To Form"
Location:Clondalkin, County Dublin
Country:Ireland
Students:940
Principal:Marie Therese Kilmartin
Schooltype:All girls school
Religion:Catholic

Coláiste Bríde is a secondary school located in Clondalkin, South Dublin, Ireland.

Coláiste Bríde was founded by the Presentation Sisters in 1955.[1] Coláiste Bríde is a Voluntary Catholic Secondary School for girls only, operating under the Trusteeship of CEIST (Catholic Education on Irish Schools).

The school hosted a number of prominent Irish personalities, including Niall Breslin (Bressie), Miriam O'Callaghan and the Former Governor of Mountjoy Prison, John Lonergan, who have given inspirational and motivational speeches to over 900 students.

New Building

The construction of the new building began in 2004, costing over 13 million euro. Overseen by engineer Lawson Mealiffe it officially opened in May 2008. It provides facilities such as a canteen, gym, library, science labs, home economics kitchens, IT labs, three state of the art equipped art rooms, a garden and lockers. A St Brigid's Cross design featured in the Reception and General Purpose Area was designed by Kate Griffin, a sixth year student of Coláiste Bríde while on work experience in an architect's office.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: OUR STORY | Colaiste Bride - Clondalkin Dublin.