Castleknock College
Castleknock College (Irish: Coláiste Caisleán Cnucha) is a voluntary Vincentian secondary school for boys, situated in the residential suburb of Castleknock, eight km (5.0 mi) west of Dublin city centre, Ireland.
| St Vincent's Castleknock College Coláiste Chaisleán Cnucha | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
Ireland | |
| Coordinates | 53.3685°N 6.3683°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Voluntary |
| Motto | Nos Autem in Nomine Domini ("We however, (put our trust) in the Name of the Lord") |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic, Vincentian |
| Patron saint(s) | Saint Vincent de Paul |
| Established | 1835 |
| Founder | Philip Dowley |
| President | Very Rev. Paschal Scallon C.M. |
| Headmaster | Chris Kinder |
| Chaplain | Rev. Stephen Monaghan C.M. |
| Gender | Male |
| Age range | 12–19 |
| Number of students | 708 |
| Houses | Bodkin, O’Shea, O’Callaghan, Ferris |
| Colour(s) | Navy and sky blue |
| Song | Nos Autem, Abide With Me |
| Publication | The Castleknock College Chronicle |
| Alumni name | Pastmen |
| Website | castleknockcollege |
Founded in 1835 by Philip Dowley, it is one of the oldest boys schools in Ireland. Although priority is given to those of the main Catholic tradition, as a Christian school, it is attended by students of other denominations and faiths. The school's colours are navy and sky blue. The school crest is a book, symbolising education, a cross, symbolising Catholicism, the Irish shamrock, symbolising the success of the Vincentians in Ireland and the papal tiara, symbolising loyalty to the Holy See.
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