Kildalton College
Facilities
Kildalton College is proud to say it has some of the most up to date facilities for teaching in the country. In September 2009 a new wing to Kildalton College was officially opened by the Minister for Agriculture, Brendan Smith. Educational facilities now include numerous spacious class rooms, two science labs, 4 computer rooms, design studio, auditorium and student recreation facilities with WiFi.
Accommodation
85 students (male and females) can be accommodated in single rooms at Kildalton College.
Offers of accommodation will be made to students who have accepted full time courses on 1st August 2010. Since rooms in the college are limited the college will allocate rooms as course fees are paid.
Students on second year courses generally prefer to find their own accommodation.
Students on Higher Level Courses at WIT arrange their own accommodation in the Waterford City, Carrick-on-Suir or Piltown.
An accommodation list is available from WIT Accommodation Office for WIT students Tel: (051) 306100 or (051) 302615
Student Welfare
Student welfare is very important. The college welfare team overseas our welfare policy with emphasis on mentoring and student support. Through the welfare team, students can also avail of support and counselling services if required.
Kildalton Mentoring System
Each student is assigned a dedicated tutor at the start of the academic year. This tutor is responsible for supporting the academic performance and general well-being of students while they are at Kildalton College. This system helps students to quickly settle into Kildalton College and give them a chance to discuss any difficulties which arise.
Literacy & Numeracy
Student development incorporates individual support for students with numeracy and literacy problems. Additional support will be organised by Kildalton College. Students can be offered one to one tutor support in association with Word Aid (N.A.L.A)
Kildalton Clubs and Societies
Student development is a vital part of the college year in Kildalton. Students are invited to participate in a wide range of activities.
Sports
Kildalton participates in the All Ireland inter college’s football, hurling, and soccer tournaments. In the last five years Kildalton has won three all Ireland hurling titles, two fifteen-a-side football and two national soccer competitions.
Past students of Kildalton include Charlie Carter (Kilkenny), Noel Hickey (Kilkenny), Timmy McCarthy (Cork), John Doyle (Kildare), Tadgh Fennin (Kildare), Paul McDonald (Laois), John Dalton (Kilkenny), Ger Power (Waterford), Eamon Walsh (Waterford) & Richie Mullally (Kilkenny).
Kildaton has a commitment to assist students in a variety of other activities including indoor soccer, badminton, squash / racketball, basketball, swimming, circuit training, pool, table quizzes & salsa dancing.
Other Activities
Students are also encouraged to partake in other social activities to make their time in Kildalton a memorable as well as educational experience. In the past number of years students have raised several thousand for local charities through such events as sponsored charity hill walks. This money has been put to good use and helps to integrate students into the local community. Each year students travel abroad to see how the agricultural industry is changing in other EU countries. Such study trips have proven to be both informative and enjoyable.
Social Events
Many social events are arranged throughout the academic year. These include a Freshers Ball in September; and Halloween, Christmas and Spring Parties. Rag Week provides many fun activities for both staff and students. For many the highlight of the year is the end of the year function when staff and students hit Kilkenny for dinner, the presentation of sports awards and a late night party.
Kildalton Equine Students
Kildalton Equine Club holds a variety of competitions throughout the year such as show jumping leagues and county cup competitions. These are very enjoyable competitions which encourages the students enthusiasm whilst improving their riding skills.
