St. Patrick's College of Education (Drumcondra)
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St. Patrick's College of Education, Drumcondra |
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| Established | 1875 |
| Type | Roman Catholic |
| President | Dr. Pauric Travers |
| Students | 2,000 |
| Location | Drumcondra, Dublin, Ireland |
| Telephone | +353-1-8842000 |
| Website | www.spd.dcu.ie |
St Patrick's College of Education is a linked college of Dublin City University since 1993, located in Drumcondra, Dublin City, Ireland. The college was in existence since 1875 and has a Roman Catholic ethos. It is the largest primary teacher training college in Ireland. Currently over 2,000 students are attending the college.
The college offers a number of undergraduate courses, primarily in primary education and arts, and postgraduate courses, primarily in education and languages.
Notable buildings on the campus include Belvedere House whuch was built c.1640.
Residents of the house included:
- Marmaduke Coghill (former British Chancellor of the Exchequer)
- Lord Singleton (MP for Drogheda)
- Lords Bowe and Lifford (Lords Chancellor)
- Lord Rokeby
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| Colleges: Mater Dei Institute of Education | St. Patrick's College of Education | |
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