St Oliver's Community College is a coeducational secondary school in
Drogheda
Drogheda ( , ; , meaning "bridge at the ford") is an industrial and port town in County Louth on the east coast of Ireland, north of Dublin. It is located on the Dublin–Belfast corridor on the east coast of Ireland, mostly in County Louth ...
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Republic of Ireland.
Founded as a vocational school, it has since expanded to offer other mainstream subjects but still maintains a focus on industrial arts.
History
St Oliver's CC was founded as a vocational school by
Bishop James Lennon, chair of the Drogheda
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, to meet a local demand for skilled workers in various trades.
Notable people
;Former pupils
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Ian Harte
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, footballer
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Jill Meagher, murder victim
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Keane Mulready-Woods, murder victim
;Former teachers
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Ged Nash, politician
References
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External links
Official Website
Schools in Drogheda
Secondary schools in County Louth