St Oliver's Community College, Drogheda Explained

St Oliver's Community College
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Location:Rathmullan Rd
City:Drogheda
County:County Louth
Country:Republic of Ireland
Postcode:A92 D766
Coordinates:53.7137°N -6.3785°W
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Type:Secondary, vocational
Established:1980
Founder:Bishop James Lennon
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Gender:Coeducational
Age Range:12—18
Enrolment:1462[1]
Enrolment As Of:2023
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St Oliver's Community College is a coeducational secondary school in Drogheda, Republic of Ireland.[2] Founded as a vocational school, it has since expanded to offer other mainstream subjects but still maintains a focus on industrial arts.[3]

History

St Oliver's CC was founded as a vocational school by Bishop James Lennon, chair of the Drogheda VEC, to meet a local demand for skilled workers in various trades.[3]

Notable people

Former pupils
Former teachers

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: School profile. Department of Education (Ireland). 3 July 2023.
  2. Web site: St Oliver’s Community College. 29 August 2020. 2020 Bord Oideachas agus Oiliúna Lú agus na Mí - Louth and Meath Education and Training Board.
  3. News: 40 years of great education at St Oliver’s CC. Irish Independent. 28 September 2011. Hubert. Murphy.
  4. News: Mayor to give youth lectures. Irish Independent. 14 January 2005.