City of Dublin FET College at the National Centre for Research and Remembrance, Sean McDermott Street

In March 2022, Government approved high-level proposals for a National Centre for Research and Remembrance (NCRR) to be located on the site of the former Magdalene Laundry on Sean McDermott Street in Dublin 1. This Centre will stand as a site of conscience to honour equally all those who were resident in Industrial Schools, Magdalene Laundries, Mother and Baby and County Home Institutions, Reformatories, and related institutions.

The NCRR will also make a valuable contribution to the social and economic development of Dublin’s North East Inner City, through the provision of social housing units, further and higher educational facilities and facilities for family and parenting supports.

City of Dublin ETB is delighted to have been chosen to be the education partner in this project and to contribute to a transformative project in the north inner city. For many years, we have delivered Further Education and Training (FET) through our FET College locations at Parnell Square, North Great Georges St, North Strand and Cathal Brugha Street, alongside extensive community supports, Youth Services and grant aid initiatives that have built strong local relationships.

Our vision for City of Dublin FET College at the National Centre for Research and Remembrance is to establish a welcoming and accessible centre for education and training, offering flexible learning options for both young people and adult learners. In collaboration with our Higher Education partner, TU Dublin, we will create new opportunities to access higher education at the heart of the community.

‘City of Dublin ETB is proud to lead a project that will expand educational opportunity in the north inner city. This new facility will provide flexible, inclusive pathways through FET for learners of all ages and strengthen access to higher education within the community.’  said Chief Executive of City of Dublin ETB, Dr Christy Duffy