St Oliver's Community College, Drogheda

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]

St Oliver's Community College
Location
Rathmullan Rd

, ,
A92 D766

Ireland
Information
TypeSecondary, vocational
Established1980
FounderBishop James Lennon
GenderCoeducational
Age range12—18
Enrolment1462[1] (2023)
Websitewww.socc.ie

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

References

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

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