Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Christian Brothers Grammar School, Omagh
Also known as: Scoil Ghramadaí na mBráithre Críostaí, An Ómaigh
Christian Brothers Grammar School, Omagh in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Christian Brothers Grammar School, Omagh is a place of interest in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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Official information
Christian Brothers' Grammar School in Omagh is an educational institution founded in 1861, focusing on academic excellence and community service. The school caters to around 950 boys, guiding them from age eleven through their educational journey to become responsible and confident individuals.
From the Wikipedia article
The Christian Brothers Grammar School, Omagh is a state funded 11–18 boys grammar school in Omagh, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It is the largest grammar school in Omagh, and is under the trusteeship of the Edmund Rice Schools Trust (NI). On January 14, 1881, the school officially opened, with 121 boys presenting themselves for admission. The school was founded on 14 January 1861, on Mount St. Columba by "The Brothers" who were in the town of Omagh, who established the school after being given the responsibility of ensuring that education was gratuitous and the students had free admission on entry. The school is known locally as "The Brothers, Omagh CBS" or "Scoil Ghramadaí na mBráithre Críostaí, An Omaigh", which is its native name in Irish.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The school was founded on 14 January 1861, on Mount St. Columba. "The Brothers" in Omagh were given the responsibility of ensuring that "Education be gratuitous and the admission free." On January 14, 1861, the school officially opened, with 121 boys presenting themselves for admission.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5980, -7.3020
- District
- Fermanagh and Omagh
- Postcode
- BT78 1JJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Tyrone
- Established
- 1861
- Official site
- cbsomagh.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q5109375 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Christian Brothers Grammar School, Omagh (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Christian Brothers Grammar School, Omagh?
- Christian Brothers Grammar School, Omagh is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT78 1JJ).
- What is Christian Brothers Grammar School, Omagh?
- Christian Brothers Grammar School, Omagh in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Christian Brothers Grammar School, Omagh?
- Drivers can use postcode BT78 1JJ.
- When was Christian Brothers Grammar School, Omagh built?
- Built or established in 1861.
- Is Christian Brothers Grammar School, Omagh free to visit?
- Yes, Christian Brothers Grammar School, Omagh is free to enter.
- How do I get to Christian Brothers Grammar School, Omagh?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BT78 1JJ. It sits within the West Tyrone parliamentary constituency.