# Ringsend Technical Institute

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Secondary school in Dublin, Ireland

Ringsend Technical Institute Location Cambride Road, Dublin 4 Dublin , D04 N227 Ireland 53°20′38″N 6°13′27″W / 53.34378°N 6.22404°W / 53.34378; -6.22404 Information Former name Ringsend Technical Institute Type Secondary school & Further Education Denomination Multi-denominational Established 7 October 1893 (1893-10-07) (originally) 15 April 1983 (1983-04-15) (current form) Educational authority City of Dublin ETB (DETB) School number 70200D Principal Jonathan Walker Gender Mixed

**Ringsend College** is a [multi-denominational](/source/Ecumenism) secondary school and [further education college](/source/Third-level_education_in_the_Republic_of_Ireland#Further_education) run by the City of Dublin [Education and Training Board](/source/Education_and_Training_Board) (CDETB).[1] 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](/source/Kevin_Humphreys_(politician)).

The original college was opened by the [Earl of Pembroke](/source/Earl_of_Pembroke) on 7 October 1893 as a technical and fisheries college for the community of [Ringsend](/source/Ringsend). The Ringsend Technical Institute (the current form of the college) was opened by Taoiseach [Garret FitzGerald](/source/Garret_FitzGerald) on 15 April 1983,[2][3] and was renamed to Ringsend College in 2011.[2]

The college offers the [Junior Cert](/source/Junior_Cycle),[4] [Leaving Cert](/source/Leaving_Certificate_(Ireland)), Repeat Leaving Cert,[4][5] [Post leaving Cert](/source/Post_Leaving_Certificate),[4] and FIT/VTOS Adult programmes.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*]

## Location

The college is situated on Cambridge Road in Ringsend, [Dublin 4](/source/Dublin_4).[1] It overlooks the [Liffey](/source/River_Liffey), near the [East Link Toll Bridge](/source/East-Link_(Dublin)).[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*]

## Courses

### Junior Certificate

There is a 3-year programme for the [Junior Certificate](/source/Junior_Certificate) covering core subjects English, [Irish](/source/Irish_language), Maths, Religious Education, Science and Physical Education.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*]

Other subjects vary from year to year depending on demand and can include French, Woodwork M.T.W., Art, Metalwork, [Home Economics](/source/Home_economics), [Technical Graphics](/source/Technical_drawing), Business Studies, Music.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*]

### 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 Cert Vocational Programme](/source/Leaving_Certificate_Vocational_Programme).[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*]

Optional subjects are Art, Engineering, Home Economics, Business Studies, Biology, History, Geography, Music.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*]

At the senior cycle, preparation for work and specific job opportunities are dealt with by the school's guidance counsellor.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*] Also, information and advice is given regarding [CAO](/source/Central_Applications_Office)/CAS applications and all other further educational opportunities.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*]

### Other courses

In the 2022-23 academic year, the college offered a PLC ([NFQ](/source/National_Framework_of_Qualifications) Level 5 and 6) courses, such as 'Computer Systems & Networks' (including [CompTIA A+](/source/CompTIA#Professional_level_certifications) certification) and 'Business Administration with IT Skills'.[4] Part-time courses included a "Back to Education Initiative" (BTEI).[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*]

## Notable alumni

- [Abbie Larkin](/source/Abbie_Larkin)[6]

- [Ray Lynam](/source/Ray_Lynam)[7]

## References

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-:0_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-:0_1-1) ["RINGSEND COLLEGE"](https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-education/schools/ringsend-college/). *[Government of Ireland](/source/Government_of_Ireland)*. [Department of Education and Youth](/source/Department_of_Education_and_Youth). 18 December 2024 [7 July 2021]. Retrieved 1 July 2025.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-:1_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-:1_2-1) ["About Ringsend College"](https://ringsendcollege.ie/about-ringsend-college/). *Ringsend College*. Retrieved 1 July 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** Bird, Charlie (15 April 1983). ["New Technical Institute 1983"](https://www.rte.ie/archives/2018/0415/954234-ringsend-technical-institute/). *[RTÉ News](/source/RT%C3%89_News)*. Retrieved 1 July 2025 – via RTÉ Archives.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-:2_4-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-:2_4-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-:2_4-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-:2_4-3) ["Directory of Courses and Services 2022/2023"](https://www.cityofdublinetb.ie/media/Directory-of-Courses-Services-2022-23.pdf) (PDF). [City of Dublin ETB](/source/Education_and_Training_Board). pp. 19, 28. 32. Retrieved 1 July 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** Anderson, Nicola (15 August 2013). ["No pressure: nervous students open results under watchful eye of the Education Minister"](https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/education/no-pressure-nervous-students-open-results-under-watchful-eye-of-the-education-minister/29500839.html). *[Irish Independent](/source/Irish_Independent)*. Retrieved 1 July 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["Ireland U15 Schools side overcome Galway WFC test"](https://web.archive.org/web/20230701070258/https://www.fai.ie/ireland/news/ireland-u15-schools-side-overcome-galway-wfc-test). *[Football Association of Ireland](/source/Football_Association_of_Ireland)*. 28 January 2020. Archived from [the original](https://www.fai.ie/ireland/news/ireland-u15-schools-side-overcome-galway-wfc-test) on 1 July 2023. Retrieved 1 July 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** Barbara Lee (16 January 1986). [*Too Late 1986*](https://www.rte.ie/archives/2021/0116/1183571-paul-cleary-and-ray-lynam/). *TV Gaga* (Television production). Retrieved 1 July 2025 – via RTÉ Archives.

## External links

- [Official Website](http://www.ringsendcollege.ie)

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