{{Short description|Secondary school in Dublin, Ireland}} {{Use dmy dates|date=April 2022}} {{Infobox school | address = Cambride Road, [[Dublin 4]] | city = [[Dublin]] | postal_code = D04 N227 | country = Ireland | coordinates = {{Coord|53.34378|-6.22404|display=title,inline}} | former_name = Ringsend Technical Institute | type = [[Secondary school]] & [[Third-level education in the Republic of Ireland#Further education|Further Education]] | denomination = [[Ecumenism|Multi-denominational]] | established = {{ubl|{{Start date|1893|10|07|df=y}} (originally)|{{Start date|1983|04|15|df=y}} (current form)}} | educational_authority = [[Education and Training Board|City of Dublin ETB]] (DETB) | school_number = 70200D | principal = Jonathan Walker | gender = Mixed }}
'''Ringsend College''' is a [[Ecumenism|multi-denominational]] secondary school and [[Third-level education in the Republic of Ireland#Further education|further education college]] run by the City of Dublin [[Education and Training Board]] (CDETB).<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=18 December 2024 |orig-date=7 July 2021 |title=RINGSEND COLLEGE |url=https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-education/schools/ringsend-college/ |access-date=1 July 2025 |website=[[Government of Ireland]] |publisher=[[Department of Education and Youth]]}}</ref> The college operates under a local sub-committee which is representative of parents, staff, community, local primary schools and industry. It is chaired by [[Kevin Humphreys (politician)|Kevin Humphreys]].
The original college was opened by the [[Earl of Pembroke]] on 7 October 1893 as a technical and fisheries college for the community of [[Ringsend]]. The Ringsend Technical Institute (the current form of the college) was opened by Taoiseach [[Garret FitzGerald]] on 15 April 1983,<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=About Ringsend College |url=https://ringsendcollege.ie/about-ringsend-college/ |access-date=1 July 2025 |website=Ringsend College}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Bird |first=Charlie |date=15 April 1983 |others= |title=New Technical Institute 1983 |url=https://www.rte.ie/archives/2018/0415/954234-ringsend-technical-institute/ |access-date=1 July 2025 |work=[[RTÉ News]] |via=RTÉ Archives}}</ref> and was renamed to Ringsend College in 2011.<ref name=":1" />
The college offers the [[Junior Cycle|Junior Cert]],<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Directory of Courses and Services 2022/2023 |url=https://www.cityofdublinetb.ie/media/Directory-of-Courses-Services-2022-23.pdf |access-date=1 July 2025 |publisher=[[Education and Training Board|City of Dublin ETB]] |pages=19, 28. 32}}</ref> [[Leaving Certificate (Ireland)|Leaving Cert]], Repeat Leaving Cert,<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite news |last=Anderson |first=Nicola |date=15 August 2013 |title=No pressure: nervous students open results under watchful eye of the Education Minister |url=https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/education/no-pressure-nervous-students-open-results-under-watchful-eye-of-the-education-minister/29500839.html |access-date=1 July 2025 |work=[[Irish Independent]]}}</ref> [[Post Leaving Certificate|Post leaving Cert]],<ref name=":2" /> and FIT/VTOS Adult programmes.{{Citation needed|date=July 2025}}
== Location ==
The college is situated on Cambridge Road in Ringsend, [[Dublin 4]].<ref name=":0" /> It overlooks the [[River Liffey|Liffey]], near the [[East-Link (Dublin)|East Link Toll Bridge]].{{citation needed|date=February 2026}}
== Courses ==
=== Junior Certificate === There is a 3-year programme for the [[Junior Certificate]] covering core subjects English, [[Irish language|Irish]], Maths, Religious Education, Science and Physical Education.{{Citation needed|date=July 2025}}
Other subjects vary from year to year depending on demand and can include French, Woodwork M.T.W., Art, Metalwork, [[Home economics|Home Economics]], [[Technical drawing|Technical Graphics]], Business Studies, Music.{{Citation needed|date=July 2025}}
=== Leaving Certificate === This is a 2-year programme covering 5th and 6th years. The core subjects are: English, Irish, Maths, Religious Education, French and the [[Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme|Leaving Cert Vocational Programme]].{{Citation needed|date=July 2025}}
Optional subjects are Art, Engineering, Home Economics, Business Studies, Biology, History, Geography, Music.{{Citation needed|date=July 2025}}
At the senior cycle, preparation for work and specific job opportunities are dealt with by the school's guidance counsellor.{{citation needed|date=February 2026}} Also, information and advice is given regarding [[Central Applications Office|CAO]]/CAS applications and all other further educational opportunities.{{Citation needed|date=July 2025}}
=== Other courses === In the 2022-23 academic year, the college offered a PLC ([[National Framework of Qualifications|NFQ]] Level 5 and 6) courses, such as 'Computer Systems & Networks' (including [[CompTIA#Professional level certifications|CompTIA A+]] certification) and 'Business Administration with IT Skills'.<ref name=":2" /> Part-time courses included a "Back to Education Initiative" (BTEI).{{citation needed|date=December 2021}}
== Notable alumni ==
* [[Abbie Larkin]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=28 January 2020 |title=Ireland U15 Schools side overcome Galway WFC test |url=https://www.fai.ie/ireland/news/ireland-u15-schools-side-overcome-galway-wfc-test |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230701070258/https://www.fai.ie/ireland/news/ireland-u15-schools-side-overcome-galway-wfc-test |archive-date=1 July 2023 |access-date=1 July 2025 |website=[[Football Association of Ireland]]}}</ref> * [[Ray Lynam]]<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.rte.ie/archives/2021/0116/1183571-paul-cleary-and-ray-lynam/ |title=Too Late 1986 |date=16 January 1986 |last= |type=Television production |access-date=1 July 2025 |via=RTÉ Archives |people=Barbara Lee |work=TV Gaga}}</ref>
== References == {{reflist}}
==External links== * [http://www.ringsendcollege.ie Official Website]
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