Castleknock College, boys secondary school in Dublin, Ireland
Castleknock College is a boys secondary school situated west of Dublin on a large estate with open fields and grounds. The buildings combine stone and brick construction, tall windows, and historic towers with newer additions built over the years.
The school was founded in 1835 by the Vincentian Congregation and started out as a boarding school only. It did not open to day students until 1987, a change that shaped what the school looks like today.
The name of the school comes from a nearby medieval castle whose ruins still stand on the grounds today. A statue of Saint Vincent de Paul on the campus is regularly touched by students and staff, a tradition that shapes everyday life there.
The school is easy to reach by car or public transport, and parking is available on site for visitors. Anyone who wants to see the campus in person should look for open days or special events held during the year.
The school publication Castleknock Chronicle once printed what is said to be the last photograph taken of the Titanic as it left Cobh. The school grounds also hold two named hills, Windmill Hill and Castle Hill, that visitors can spot when walking across the estate.
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