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Castleknock College ( Irish: Coláiste Caisleán Cnucha) is a voluntary Vincentian secondary school for boys, situated in the residential suburb of Castleknock, eight km (5.0 mi) west of Dublin city centre, Ireland. Founded in 1835 by Philip Dowley, it is one of the oldest boys schools in Ireland. [1]
You can phone the College front office on 01 821 3051. Phones are monitored Monday to Friday between 8AM and 4PM. Alternatively you can e-mail the College front office at info@castleknockcollege.ie. You can also contact the relevant department directly by e-mail below.
St Vincent’s Castleknock College students have a high success rate in gaining access to third level education. The college is currently ranked in the top ten schools feeding to high point courses (over 400 points) in Irish universities.
The history of St Vincent’s Castleknock College Dublin dates back to the early nineteenth century when in 1830, a year after the passing of Catholic Emancipation, four young priests from Maynooth College obtained permission to open a day school at 24 Usher’s Quay, in the heart of Dublin city, under the patronage of the Archbishop of Dublin.
Castleknock College. Irish curriculum/ Junior Certificate/ Leaving Certificate; ages 13-18; boys; day and boarding; independent; private non-profit; 740 students; near Phoenix Park. The Good Schools Guide International. Period.
Feb 25, 2021 · Castleknock College has discerned itself as one of the nation’s leading institutions for Catholic boys. Historically, the school was the preferred Irish boarding school for upper-middle-class and upper-class Catholics in Ireland, alongside English schools such as Ampleforth College, Downside, and Stonyhurst.
St. Vincent’s Castleknock College | 290 followers on LinkedIn. Established in 1835, the college takes pride in excellent academic results.
