Thomond College of Education, Limerick

Thomond College of Education, Limerick

Coláiste Oideachais Thuamhurnhan, Luimneach
Active	1973–1991
Location	Limerick , Ireland
Campus	Urban
Nickname	Thomond
Affiliations	NUI University of Limerick
Website	University of Limerick, Physical Education Dept.

TCPE students playing camogie, c. 1976

Thomond College of Education, Limerick (Coláiste Oideachais Thuamhurnhan, Luimneach in Irish) was established in 1973 in Limerick, Ireland as the National College of Physical Education to train physical education teachers.^[1] The college was renamed to Thomond College of Education in 1975 when subjects other than physical education were added. These included metalwork, rural science, and woodwork.^[2]

The college was located on the same campus as National Institute for Higher Education, Limerick (now University of Limerick) in Plassey, Limerick on a separate site purchased in 1971 for the college.

During 1976 and 1977 the college was a recognised college of the National University of Ireland. After this the college was accredited by the National Council for Educational Awards for the remainder of its existence.

The college was placed on a statutory basis in 1980.

In 1991 the college was dissolved and integrated into the University of Limerick, and now forms the Department of Educational and Professional Studies at the university.

References

1. Coolahan, John (2004). "The historical development of teacher education in the Republic of Ireland". Teacher Education in the Republic of Ireland: Retrospect and Prospect: 3–11.
2. Leonard, Diarmuid (1 January 1983). "The relocation of teacher education programmes at Thomond college of education: A move in context". Irish Educational Studies. 3 (1): 287–301. doi:10.1080/0332331830030122. ISSN 0332-3315.

External links

• National University of Ireland
• University of Limerick
• Thomond College of Education, Limerick, Act, 1980
• University of Limerick (Dissolution of Thomond College) Act, 1991