Marino Institute of Education


Marino Institute of Education is an Irish College of Education, an associated College of Trinity College Dublin. It is located on Griffith Avenue, Dublin 9. Marino Institute of Education is focused on providing education courses. Its degrees and diplomas are awarded by the University of Dublin, Trinity College. Marino Institute of Education follows the tradition of care through education established by Edmund Rice. Marino Institute of Education comprises the College of Education, the Conference Centre, Continuing Professional Development and various support services.

History

In 1831, the residence of the Superior General of the Irish Christian Brothers and the centre of teacher training was moved to North Richmond Street Dublin from Our Lady's Mount in Cork. In 1874, the residence of the Superior General of the Irish Christian Brothers was transferred to Belvedere House in Drumcondra now the President's House in St Patrick's College of Education. In 1881, the Congregation moved to Marino House, on the original Lord Charlemont demesne. In 1900, the foundation stone was laid for a new Generalate, called St Mary's, and this is still the main building on the College campus today. St Mary's building was completed, and opened, in 1904.
The College trained Christian Brothers who taught throughout the world, on all five continents. In 1926, the Congregation became involved in the Irish National School system, and consequentially the College's focus on primary education increased.
In 1929, the Department of Education recognised the College as a teacher training college and students were awarded a National Teachers' Diploma on completion of their course.
In 1971, Brothers of other orders attended the College. From 1972, lay students were admitted to Marino Institute of Education. The B.Ed qualification gained from Marino Institute of Education was validated by Trinity College Dublin.
In 2006, Dr. Anne O'Gara was appointed President of Marino Institute of Education.
2012 saw Trinity College Dublin join the Christian Brothers in Co-Trusteeship of Marino Institute of Education.
In May 2018, Dr. Teresa O'Doherty was appointed President

Courses

There are numerous courses on offer at Marino Institute of Education. These include:
Undergraduate Degrees:
Post-Graduate Diplomas:
Master's degrees:
Other
The Irish language is encouraged and fostered in the college.
Marino Institute of Education has extensive conferencing facilities, which are used to host functions and events for a variety of educational, academic, religious, and other corporate organisations.
Marino Institute of Education has hosted a variety of seminars and summer schools such as International Summer School in Irish Studies in association with Trinity and Iona College.
Marino Institute of Education students participate in many sports, with individuals and teams playing Gaelic football, Hurling, Camogie, Basketball, Badminton, and Athletics. Facilities such as the college gym and playing fields are available to students. There are also a number of non-sporting student societies such as traditional music, debating, drama, dance and film clubs.
Marino Institute of Education provides a Study Abroad Programme with Iona College New York.
Marino Institute of Education runs Continuing Professional Development courses for national school teachers during the summer, both on-site and on-line. These are run in conjunction with the INTO and are well attended, every year.

Notable alumni