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Academic excellence begins at Dublin Oak.

Who we are

Dublin Oak Academy is a Catholic private international boarding school located in Wicklow, the ‘Garden of Ireland’ and less than an hour’s drive from Dublin’s historic city centre. Boasting of internationally recognised academic programmes, excellent sports facilities situated in an idealistic rural setting and staffed by experienced and highly qualified personnel, Dublin Oak Academy offers a world class wholistic formation programme that prepares young men as Christian leaders for tomorrow’s world.

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Our Mission

Dublin Oak Academy seeks to collaborate with parents in the integral formation of their son by means of the personalized techniques of education based on its programme: to teach, to educate, to form.

History

Kilcroney, the home of Dublin Oak Academy since 1994, has a long and distinguished history stretching back 8 centuries.

A great academy with a great story.

1668 1668
1933 1933
1951 1951
1955 1955
1993 1993

1668

King Charles II as a punishment for his involvement in a local rebellion, and granted to Sir William Flower. During Cromwellian times public hangings took place on this site from tall trees that overhang the Dargle River that runs past the lands.

1933

It is home to one of Ireland´s oldest churches, from which it takes its name. This church is one of Ireland´s national monuments. The castle served as a private residence under several owners until 1933 when it was transformed into Kilcroney Hotel.

1951

After being bought by Sir Basil Goulding in 1951, it became known as Kilcroney Golf and Country Sports Club, the first country club in Ireland.

1955

In 1955 it was taken over by the Hospitaller Order of St. John of God and it was used initially as a Juniorate school and place of retreat.

1993

In 1993, Kilcroney passed into the hands of the Legionaries of Christ and became the new location of Dublin Oak Academy. Kilcroney has since undergone many renovations both inside and out.