Talk:Blackrock College

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The article makes no reference the school's extensive missionary and charity work or it's academic standing.

Is there any possibility of adding in some extra photos showing the scenic grounds and the beautiful location? It just seems a bit lacking. Also I believe there should be more talk about the rich traditions and history of the college, stemming from the fact that it is one of the most illustrious private schools in the world, easily competing with the top european/british/international equivalents. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 128.12.191.65 (talk) 09:41, 13 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]

A mention of Ross O Caroll Kelly perhaps? -- Liam195.7.54.2 12:56, 12 December 2005 (UTC)[reply]

I've added him in. Demiurge 13:11, 12 December 2005 (UTC)[reply]

I mean as a well known satire on the school and related culture rather than as an alumnus!

Maybe as a satire reference, but definitely not as an alumnus - he went to "Castlerock". --Kwekubo 21:39, 3 January 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Should the article also point out that the majority of students pay fees? Ekilfeather 16:51, 3 January 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Yeah, it reads a bit like a brochure rather than an encyclopedia entry at the moment. There's a lot more stuff that could go in eg about the associations and place it has in the media and popular thought. Anyone know enough about this to tackle it? 195.7.54.2 14:00, 5 January 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I think this article has improved greatly. It should concentrate on what makes the school notable and avoid aspects that are common to most other Irish schools.Curtains99 18:30, 20 March 2006 (UTC)[reply]