Clongowes Wood College is a Junior Certificate / Leaving Certificate school in Clane, Ireland. Founded in 1814. It serves 450 students for students aged 12–18.
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Established in 1814, Clongowes is Ireland's leading 7-day boarding school for boys aged 12 and above. A Catholic school in the Jesuit tradition, it aims to develop young men of conscience, compassion and competence through a broad academic programme and diverse co-curricular activities. The school is renowned for its 'care of the individual' approach and is set in 550 acres just 40 minutes from Dublin airport.
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Care of the individual, Catholic Jesuit tradition, 7-day full boarding, pastoral care, diverse co-curricular programme, 550-acre campus
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Facilities include rugby and soccer pitches, golf course, athletics track, cricket pitch, tennis courts, basketball courts (indoor and outdoor), sports hall, weights gym, 25m indoor swimming pool, music practice rooms, modern science and computer labs, James Joyce Library, and cooperative learning spaces.
Full Boarding, 7-day boarding school
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Catholic, Jesuit tradition