Kildare Place National School is a
Church of Ireland
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primary school (a
national school) in
Rathmines
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, a suburb of
Dublin
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, Ireland. The school is linked to the training college of the
Church of Ireland College of Education
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. Originally founded in the 19th century, and formerly located on Kildare Street in Dublin's City Centre, the school moved to Upper Rathmines Road in 1969.
Notable alumni
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Kevin McLaughlin – Former Leinster and Ireland rugby player
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David McMillan – League of Ireland footballer with
University College Dublin A.F.C.
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Evan McMillan – League of Ireland footballer with Sligo Rovers FC
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Johnny Sexton
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– Leinster and Ireland rugby player
References
External links
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Primary schools in Dublin (city)
Anglican schools in the Republic of Ireland
Educational institutions established in 1819