Our Principal
“Welcome to our updated website. Duiske College has thrived as an educational institute for almost 70 years. I would like to take this opportunity on behalf of the Staff, Board of Management and our patron, KCETB to thank you for taking the time to look at our website“
#WhyDuiske
About Us
Duiske College, founded in 1954, is a co educational secondary school under the auspices of Co. Kilkenny VEC, now KCETB (Kilkenny Carlow Education and Training Board). It is situated on the border of Carlow and Kilkenny, in the centre of medieval Graignamanagh close to historic Cistercian Duiske Abbey.
As a community of learning, Duiske College promotes respect, fairness and honesty in a safe, caring, inclusive environment, which facilitates high quality teaching and learning where the personal development and dignity of each person is fostered. Students are challenged to aspire to excellence and to reach their potential in everything they do.
Contact Information
Location
High St, Brandondale, Graiguenamanagh, Co. Kilkenny
School Hours
M-F: 9am – 4pm
Weekends: Closed
Phone & Email
(059) 972 4177
info@duiskecollege.ie
News
Ubuntu Award for GCE
Duiske College travelled to UCD and won the overall award of GOLD in the Cyberwise project, focusing on Cyberwise and Climate Change. The project required of the students to focus on a specific theme of immersive technology and teaching sustainability. The...
Brenda Foskin Retirement Event
Last night Brenda Foskin was honored by the ETB for all of hard work and dedication she contributed to Dusike College 👏🏻
It is great to see Brenda being honored as she is truly missed in the school by teachers and students alike 🙌
She is still present in our school with the introduction of the Wall of Fame we have crated to mark our 70th year anniversary in existence 🖼️
Scoil Mhuire gan Smál and Graiguenamanagh Boys NS
Thanks to all our staff and students of Duiske College for welcoming Scoil Mhuire gan Smál and Graiguenamanagh Boys NS – we loved having you 😊
Sensory Room Tour
Check out our Sensory Room!!
Its giving relaxation 🧘
Attendance Letter
SPHE Information Update
SPHE Information Update
Construction Works Have Started!
Works to resurface Duiske Lane commenced in September and the works on a new School Zone at the front of the school along High Street and Mill Road, will begin in the coming weeks. This will result in some local disruption for some weeks. The construction is planned to complete by the end of November.
Special Class Application Form 25-26
Download the Special Class Application Form for 2025 – 2026 here!
1st Year Application Form 25-26
Download the 1st Year Application Form for 2025 – 2026 here!
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Get In Touch
Location: High St, Brandondale, Graiguenamanagh, Co. Kilkenny
Telephone: (059) 972 4177
Email: info@duiskecollege.ie
School Hours: M-F: 9am - 4pm
Code of Behaviour
Duiske College prides itself on the quality of relationships between students and staff. Within this context Duiske College’s first instinct is to praise and reward students who reach the positive behaviour standards we wish for.
An important part of the school’s Code of Behaviour is the effort made to acknowledge the good behaviour of our students Primarily, the individual teacher praises and affirms good behaviour and constantly liaises with Class Teachers, School Management and the Student Support Team to appropriately reward and highlight incidents of good behaviour.