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“
Our Mission
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.
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.
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.
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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
ExamRevision.ie
Duiske College is delighted to announce that we are partnering with ExamRevision.ie, a high-quality online study and revision platform designed specifically for our Junior Cycle and Leaving Certificate students.
Minister Michael Moynihan, Minister of State at the Department of Education, accompanied by Peter Chap Cleere TD
Minister Michael Moynihan, Minister of State at the Department of Education, accompanied by Peter Chap Cleere TD, visited our school today and met with Principal Georgina Murphy to discuss our school. Minister Moynihan showed a genuine interest in progressing the development of the school buildings including a second ASD Classroom at Duiske College. We remain hopeful that this momentum will lead to real advancement.
Thank you Peter Chap Cleere TD for making this happen and supporting our school and local community of Graiguenamanagh.
2025 – 2026 Calendar
Use the ‘Download’ button to download this years calender in PDF format.
Vaping SNUS Letter for Parents
This message from the HSE is to help you understand these risks, and provide you with links to further information and resources that will help protect your child’s health in the short and long term.
Free Webinars for Parents – Childhood Anxiety and School Avoidance with Dr Coleman Noctor
Join us on the 22nd October 7pm-8pm for an engaging and practical webinar on childhood anxiety and school avoidance. Designed specifically for parents, this webinar will provide insights on how to recognise the signs of anxiety, understand what might be behind school avoidance and learn practical ways to support your child through it.
Psychotherapist Dr. Colman Noctor combines a busy clinical practice with a rapidly expanding role as a popular author, broadcaster and mental health speaker who has a refreshingly no-nonsense approach.
Advice for parents to help your child’s health this school year
With the school year underway, the following advice may be helpful over the coming
months to support your child.
Coffee and Planting – Friday, 17th October 2025
Join us on Friday the 17th of October for our Coffee and Planting morning!
Webinar: Parents Matter: Vaping Products & Psychoactive Substances: What You Should Know as a Parent
Tuesday, October 7 2025, 11:30am
This webinar supports parents concerned about young people’s use of vapes containing psychoactive substances and related drugs. It covers current cannabis-related substances, emerging trends, and other drugs of concern.
HSCL/Parents’ Room
Welcome to the newly introduced HSCL/Parents’ Room. We extend our sincere thanks to the Parents’ Association for partially funding this redevelopment. This room is designed as a warm and inviting space where parents can come together, feel supported, and share in conversations about their child’s care and growth.
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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.