Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Loreto College, Coleraine
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Loreto College, Coleraine in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- University · 1.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Loreto College, Coleraine 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
Loreto College in Coleraine is an educational institution that focuses on supporting students in their academic and personal development. The college offers various programs and activities aimed at fostering achievement and courage among its students.
From the Wikipedia article
Loreto College(Irish: Coláiste Loreto) is a Roman Catholic grammar school situated in the Castlerock Road area of Coleraine, County Londonderry, on the north coast of Northern Ireland. Loreto College educates both girls and boys between the age of 11 and 18.
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Background
History
In 1906, the Ursuline Order took control of an all-girls school, setting up a smaller boys' primary school nearby. In 1922, when the new Northern Ireland Educational Authority was set up, certain qualifications were needed to teach in secondary schools. The nuns, being French, did not have these qualifications so they decided to withdraw from Northern Ireland. The Loreto nuns in Omagh were asked to take over the schools, both primary and secondary. On August 13, 1930, four Loreto Sisters, a congregation founded by Mary Ward, arrived. The Ursulines stayed with them for two weeks to help them settle into their new home. The original four sisters - M. Rose, M. Colmcille, M. Aidan and M. Kevin…
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- Coordinates
- 55.1400, -6.6890
- District
- Causeway Coast and Glens
- Postcode
- BT51 3JZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Londonderry
- Established
- 1930
- Nearest railway station
- University — 1.7 km
- Official site
- www.loretocollege.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q6680897 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Loreto College, Coleraine (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Loreto College, Coleraine?
- Loreto College, Coleraine is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT51 3JZ).
- What is Loreto College, Coleraine?
- Loreto College, Coleraine in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Loreto College, Coleraine?
- The nearest railway station is University, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT51 3JZ.
- When was Loreto College, Coleraine built?
- Built or established in 1930.
- Is Loreto College, Coleraine free to visit?
- Yes, Loreto College, Coleraine is free to enter.
- How do I get to Loreto College, Coleraine?
- The nearest railway station is University, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT51 3JZ.