Castleknock College

St Vincent's Castleknock College
Coláiste Chaisleán Cnucha
Location
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Ireland
Coordinates53°22′07″N 6°22′06″W / 53.3685°N 6.3683°W / 53.3685; -6.3683
Information
TypeVoluntary
MottoNos 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
Established1835; 189 years ago (1835)
FounderPhilip Dowley
PresidentVery Rev. Paschal Scallon C.M.
HeadmasterChris Kinder
ChaplainRev. Stephen Monaghan C.M.
GenderMale
Age range12–19
Number of students708
HousesBodkin, O’Shea, O’Callaghan, Ferris
Colour(s)Navy and sky blue   
SongNos Autem, Abide With Me
PublicationThe Castleknock College Chronicle
Alumni namePastmen
Websitecastleknockcollege.ie

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.

Founded in 1835 by Philip Dowley, it is one of the oldest boys schools in Ireland.[1] 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.[2] 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.

  1. ^ "History". Castleknock College. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
  2. ^ "Headmaster's Message". Castleknock College. Retrieved 30 November 2019.