Colaiste Na Trocaire
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Coláiste na Trócaire is a multi‑denominational, co‑educational community college situated in Rathkeale, County Limerick. It operates under the joint trusteeship of the Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board (LCETB) and the Sisters of Mercy, delivering the Irish secondary curriculum for both Junior and Senior cycles as well as a dedicated Transition Year programme. The college’s ethos is anchored in the ETB core values of Excellence in Education, Care, Respect, Equality and Community, shaping a learning environment that balances academic rigour with personal development and well‑being. The school places a strong emphasis on professional development and the implementation of the ETB ethos framework, with staff participating in a Professional Learning Network coordinated by the LCETB Ethos Coordinator. Facilities support a broad range of activities, from modern classrooms and specialised labs for science and technology to spaces for creative arts and sport, reflecting the college’s commitment to providing a well‑rounded education that prepares students for further study and active citizenship.
History
Coláiste na Trócaire is a multi‑denominational co‑ed Community College in the trusteeship of the Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board and the Sisters of Mercy. It evolved from the amalgamation of Rathkeale Vocational School and Scoil Bhanríon na hEagna, opening in September 1995.