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State Approves Closure of Carlow College and Land Transfer to SETU

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 22

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What happened

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The State has approved the closure of Carlow College, which is based on a 17-acre campus in Carlow town. The college, noted as one of the oldest third-level institutions in Ireland, will wind down in phases over a two-year period, concluding in 2028. The State agreed that the land and buildings would transfer to South East Technological University (SETU).

From rte.ie

Why it matters

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The closure follows protests from staff and students who argued they were not meaningfully included in the wider decision-making process. Both staff and students have described the decision to shut the college as a "devastating blow."

From rte.ie

Who's involved

stateThe governing body responsible for the institution's closure and land divestment.
CarlowThe county town where the college is located and whose economic structure will be impacted.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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CarlowSpeculative
The county town could face the loss of a major educational institution and associated jobs.

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The entities involved

state
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Waterford Institute of Technology
tertiary educational institute in Ireland

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Coverage

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Sep 22rte.ie