During the summer of 2009 extensive work was carried on upgrading fire exits from all buildings, especially the older Barracks, 1916 and 1941 buildings. In addition, the Barracks was totally refurbished and upgraded. Thus, after many years of being in disuse, the building again became functional and provided much needed additional conference, meeting rooms and …
Read MoreIn December 2008, following extensive refurbishment, the College Gate Lodge was leased to a local business and opened as a Coffee Shop and Art Gallery. This was the first time the building was used for over three decades. During that time it had lain derelict.
Read MoreDuring the summer of 2007 the school was made accessible for individuals with physical disabilities. This involved the removal of steps as well as the addition of ramps on all ground floors. A lift was also installed in the 1916 building. The following summer extensive restoration work was, again, done on the 1916 building …
Read MoreIn June 2006, the Old Military Barracks, as well as the 1916 and 1941 buildings, were totally rewired and upgraded for fire alarms. The contractors were Matty Conaty, Mullingar. The Consulting Engineers were Delap & Waller, Dublin.
Read MoreIn September 2004, the College added to its sports facilities when it took possession of a reclaimed and now all-weather football pitch – a project which had begun in March 2001 by Sean Hegarty, Donegal. Recent modifications to the campus also saw the 1985 building being reroofed as well as adjustments being made to internal …
Read MoreFor several years the Sports Complex remained unfinished and, largely, barely functional. The then Minister for Education, Michael Martin, accepted an invitation to visit the school in September 1998. To his credit, the minister was sympathetic and promised assistance. He later sanctioned €100,000 from his Department to assist with the completion of the building. Most …
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