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Coláiste Lorcáin

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Coláiste Lorcáin
Information
School typeSecondary school
EstablishedJuly 1982 (1982-07)
Principal
E. Gaughran
Websitecolaistelorcain.com

Coláiste Lorcáin is a secondary school located in the town of Castledermot, County Kildare, in Republic of Ireland.

The current principal is E. Gaughran.[1]

History

The school was established in July 1982 as a result of an amalgamation between the Vocational School, Castledermot and St. Mary's Secondary School. The school is dedicated to St. Laurence O'Toole, the patron saint of the Arch Diocese of Dublin, who was born in the parish of Castledermot around the year 1123.

In October of 2009, the school received attention from the Irish Independent for their developing theatrical performance of South Pacific, being noted as a school with a reputation for good plays.[2]

In May of 2022, it was announced the school would expand with 6 new classrooms, 2 of which would be special educational units.[3]

On 26 March 2026, Coláiste Lorcáin won the award for Impact Film for their film The Truth Is Plane to See.[4]

In 2023, the Malaysian Embassy gave thanks to the school for their participation in an active foreign exchange program between a partnering Malaysian school.[5]

Administration

The school is under the direction of a Board of Management which includes representatives of the Sisters - The Poor Servants of the Mother of God, Kildare Vocational Education Committee, parents of students, and teachers of the school.[6] Castledermot is situated on the main Dublin - Waterford road approximately 10km North of Carlow town.

Athletics

The Coláiste Lorcain Junior Rugby team won the Leinster Junior Development Cup in 2009.[7]

Alumni

References

  1. Lorcain, Colaiste. "Coláiste Lorcáin Castledermot". Coláiste Lorcáin Castledermot. Retrieved 4 April 2026.
  2. "Telling the tale of South Pacific". Irish Independent. 20 October 2009. Retrieved 4 April 2026.
  3. "Two Special Educational Units Have Been Confirmed For Colaiste Lorcain, Castledermot". Kildare's Kfm. Retrieved 4 April 2026.
  4. "Kildare schools clean up at regional film awards - News - Kildare Nationalist". kildare-nationalist.ie. 26 March 2026. Retrieved 4 April 2026.
  5. "Orientation Day for International Youth Exchange Programme 2023". Embassy of Malaysia, Dublin. 13 March 2023. Retrieved 4 April 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  6. Lorcain, Colaiste. "Board of Management". Coláiste Lorcáin Castledermot. Retrieved 4 April 2026.
  7. "Coláiste Lorcain go from strength to strength..." Leinster Rugby. 10 January 2009. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 30 May 2013.
  8. "Ballitore woman making her mark promoting justice". The Nationalist, 30 December 2015