Kildare Town Community School

Kildare Town Community School
Location
Ireland
Coordinates	53°10′11″N6°54′53″W / 53.169755°N 6.914601°W / 53.169755; -6.914601
Information
Type	Secondary school
Established	September 2011
Website	www.ktcs.ie

Kildare Town Community School is a school in Kildare, Ireland. It was formed in September 2011 following the amalgamation of St. Josephs Academy, Presentation Secondary School and Kildare Vocational School. The new school is under the patronage of the Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin, and Kildare Vocational Education Committee. The current principal of the school is John Hayes. The school was officially opened by then Taoiseach, Enda Kenny. ^{[1] [2] [3] [4]}

As of 2024, there are approximately 1000 students attending the school. ^[5] Notable former pupils include athlete John Fitzsimons and comedian Aisling Bea.

References

1. "Kildare Town Community School". ktcs.ie. Retrieved 29 March 2014.
2. "Kildare Town Community School, Co. Kildare - Department" (PDF). education.ie. Retrieved 29 March 2014.
3. "Kildare Town Community School". schooldays.ie. Retrieved 29 March 2014.
4. Godinho, Liam. "Kildare Town Community School bags Young Scientist award". leinsterleader.ie. Retrieved 29 March 2014.
5. "School Detail: Kildare Town Community School". Department of Education . Retrieved 11 September 2020.