Blackrock College
Blackrock College (Irish: Coláiste na Carraige Duibhe) is a voluntary day and boarding Catholic secondary school for boys aged 13–18, in Williamstown, Blackrock, County Dublin, Ireland. It was founded by French missionary Jules Leman in 1860 as a school and later became also a civil service training centre.
| Blackrock College Coláiste na Carraige Duibhe | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
Williamstown, Blackrock, County Dublin Ireland | |
| Coordinates | 53°18′17″N 6°11′30″W |
| Information | |
| Type | Voluntary day and boarding school |
| Motto | Fides et Robur (Latin) (Faith and Strength) |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Catholic Church (Holy Ghost Fathers) |
| Established | 1860 |
| Founder | Jules Leman |
| Sister school | St. Michael's College, St. Mary's College, Templeogue College, Rockwell College |
| President | Cormac Ó Brolcháin, CSSp |
| Principal | Yvonne Markey |
| Staff | 75 full time, 25 part-time |
| Years | 2nd–6th |
| Gender | Male |
| Age | 12 to 19 |
| Number of students | 1000 (200 per year) |
| Houses | Browne, DeValera, Duff, Ebenrecht, Leman, Shanahan |
| Colour(s) | Blue and white |
| Religious order | Holy Ghost Fathers (Spiritans) |
| Website | blackrockcollege.com |
The college, 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) from Dublin city centre, is just in from the sea, and is self-contained, with boarding and teaching facilities in 56 acres of parkland. It accommodates approximately 1,000 day and boarding students. As of 2023, Blackrock is run by the Congregation of the Holy Ghost in close co-operation with a dedicated group of lay personnel.
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