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62-485: Kimmage Development Studies Centre (DSC) was a private third-level institution based at Holy Ghost Missionary College, Kimmage Manor, Dublin , Ireland from 1974 to July 2018. It provided courses in Development Studies since 1974, as well as other training courses aimed at the international development sector, development practitioners and activists. The Holy Ghost Fathers came to Kimmage in 1911 when they purchased

124-658: A BA in International Development in collaboration with Maynooth University , as part of their undergraduate programme from 2013 to 2018. This programme is also now delivered by the Department of International Development at Maynooth University. In addition to its academic programmes, Kimmage DSC provided capacity development services devoted to the professional upgrading of Irish and overseas-based international development personnel. These capacity development services were provided as mentoring and organisational support and

186-634: A campus in Kilkenny from September 1997 until June 2018, based at St Kieran's College , with students enrolled in certificate, diploma and degree programmes. The university is divided into three faculties: Arts, Celtic Studies and Philosophy; Science and Engineering; Social Sciences, with most students studying within one of these streams (although some cross-discipline courses are available). The faculties are further divided into various schools and departments. As of 2016, there were 1,800 students at post graduate level. Since 2013, Froebel College of Education

248-524: A common history from 1795 to 1997. The college in Maynooth was established by the government as a college for Catholic lay and ecclesiastical students in 1795. The lay college was based from 1802 in Riverstown House on the south campus. With the opening of Clongowes Wood , the lay college which had lay trustees was closed in 1817 and it functioned solely as a Catholic seminary for almost 150 years. In 1876

310-548: A footbridge that crossed over the road until mid-2011. The footbridge was then decommissioned due to the construction of a library extension on the South Campus. The campuses are now connected by means of a pedestrian crossing on the Kilcock Road. The campus has four buildings for on-campus accommodation, namely Rye, Village, River, and Courtyard. The South Campus houses the facilities of St. Patrick's College, as well as most of

372-558: A full-time or part-time basis. Modules from the MA in International Development were also made available to students online through a "flexible and distance learning" (FDL) mode of delivery. From September 2016, this MA programme was accredited by Maynooth University . Prior to this date, its MA programme (previously named MA in Development Studies) was internationally accredited by Quality and Qualifications Ireland . Kimmage DSC also provided

434-646: A low-cost interactive system for teaching sign language using standard web cameras for feedback, achieved a top-six position in the finals and went on to Silicon Valley in February 2008 as part of the Imagine Cup Innovation Accelerator Program. In 2008, students tied for second place in the Microsoft Imagine Cup in the category of "Embedded Development". A total of 124 teams representing 61 countries and regions took part in 2008. In 2010

496-717: A novitiate where students pursued philosophy studies with the National University of Ireland ( UCD ). It developed into a seminary where students, studied theology and philosophy at Kimmage, while also taking civil degrees in University College Dublin . In 1917 the Faculty of Theology for Irish Holy Ghost Fathers, which had been based in Chevilly, near Paris, opened in Kimmage Manor with 29 students. From 1924 until 1933,

558-448: A period of 15 years, the site at Maynooth underwent rapid construction so as to cater for the influx of new students, and the buildings which now border St. Joseph's Square (to the rear of Stoyte House) were completed by 1824. The university chapel is located on the South Campus, just off St. Joseph's Square; masses and choir services are frequently held in the chapel, as is the traditional Christmas carol service. The South Campus also houses

620-453: A place of universal learning, the cross the university's links to the seminary, the division of the chief into six representing its six disciplines, and the use of red and white is reminiscent of the FitzGerald dynasty 's links to Maynooth. The university does not currently use its coat of arms, preferring to use the logo which was introduced in 2014. A number of research institutes fall under

682-564: A public road, a modern northern campus, occupying circa 100 acres (0.40 km ). Over 13,000 students are enrolled in the university, employing over 900 staff from over 20 different countries. In 2009, Maynooth University was listed as a Top500 university in the Times Higher Education -QS World University Rankings . In 2008, it was named The Sunday Times 'University of the Year'. The university and St Patrick's College, Maynooth have

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744-540: A schism from Rome, ordained spiritan priests in Kimmage. The Mission House opened in Kimmage in 1959. In 1974 under Rev. Dr. Liam Carey , the adult education department was set up; this evolved from 1977 under Fr. Richard (Dick) F. Quinn C.S.Sp., into the Development Studies Centre. In the 1970s students from other orders (e.g. Redemptorists from Marianella) and lay people began to be trained in Kimmage, also in

806-530: A summer programme. Currently, there are 4 men's teams playing in Barnhall rugby club as well as the introduction of the women's Rugby scholarship there is now a women's rugby team in Barnhall. Student numbers, 2016/17 Staff numbers, 2016/17 In addition to individual clubs' intervarsity competitions, Maynooth University has a standing intervarsity competition with Dublin City University (DCU) each year called

868-448: A voluntary winding down process in early 2022, following successful completion of the doctoral studies of several fellows. Academic programmes offered by Kimmage DSC and now available from the Department of International Development at Maynooth University reflect a combination of formal and non-formal educational methodologies and are run at undergraduate (BA) and post graduate (MA and postgraduate diploma) levels, with options to study on

930-793: Is a constituent university of the National University of Ireland in Maynooth , County Kildare , Ireland. It was Ireland's youngest university until Technological University Dublin was established in 2019, having been founded by the Universities Act, 1997, from the secular faculties of the now separate St Patrick's College, Maynooth , which was founded in 1795. Maynooth is also the only university town in Ireland, all other universities being based within cities. The university consists of two connected campuses: an older southern campus, with 19th-century buildings, shared with St Patrick's College , and, across

992-795: Is also a member of the 3U Partnership with Dublin City University and the Royal College of Surgeons Ireland. The L.L.M. in International Business Law is offered as a dual degree offered in conjunction with the Catholic University of Lyon (UCLy) in France, the course is delivered in English. The Development Studies programmes of the Kimmage Development Studies Centre , began being delivered from Maynooth and accredited by

1054-594: Is also based on North Campus, and there are a number of playing fields and a sports complex, which includes a fully equipped gym and an astroturf field. The remainder of MU's academic departments, as well as many research institutes such as the Institute of Microelectronics and Wireless Systems, the Hamilton Institute and the Institute of Immunology, are also located on the North Campus. The university also maintained

1116-627: Is at least 250 years old. Within two years of their arrival, the Shaw family had constructed a two-storey addition to the south side of the L-shaped existing building and more than doubled their floor area. The front entrance, entrance hall, reception area and staircase were built. On the same floor reception rooms which later became a classroom, the computer room, and the Friere room were added. Upstairs there were bedrooms, which later became an administrative office,

1178-783: Is based in Kimmage Manor. The Irish Cultural Orientation Course, for foreign priests and trainee priests practicing in Ireland is run from Kimmage. The Spiritan Retreat Centre, in Ardbraccan ( An Tobar ), County Meath now serves as a House of Formation. Training for Transformation (TfT) which has worked with the Spiritans and with the Development studies centre, is based in Kimmage Manor. Maynooth University The National University of Ireland, Maynooth ( NUIM ; Irish : Ollscoil na hÉireann Mhá Nuad ), commonly known as Maynooth University ( MU ) ( Irish : Ollscoil Mhá Nuad ),

1240-643: Is now the location of the Spiritan Mission Resource and Heritage Centre. Buring Embers is an annual magazine produced by the Spiritans in Kimmage. In 2012 the Spiritan promotions office moved from St. Mary's to Kimmage. The Spiritan Education Trust (SET) formerly the Des Places Education trust which manages the Spiritian interests in its ten schools is based in Kimmage. A Partnership with African (APA)

1302-715: Is situated on campus. Maynooth University has established a "Froebel Department of Early Childhood and Primary Education" and awarded Froebel College's four-year Bachelor of Education degrees, Higher Diploma in Primary Education, Master's degree in Special and Inclusive Education and Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in Special Education. The Education Building opened in late September 2016. As a continuity of Froebel Colleges' heritage Religious Education and Theology modules are delivered by

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1364-704: The National Science Museum and the Russell Library . The North Campus was developed far more recently than the South Campus, in the latter half of the 20th century. Here, the main buildings are the Students' Union building, Sports Complex, Biosciences, and Engineering Building, Callan Science Building (named after the inventor of the induction coil, Nicholas Callan ), the Iontas Building, the Arts Building,

1426-586: The Pontifical University of Maynooth continued to confer its own theology degrees, as these had been prohibited in the Royal University of Ireland, and continued to the National University of Ireland (its successor) until 1997. In 1966 the college again allowed the entry of lay students; this greatly expanded the college and essentially set the foundation stone for Maynooth University. In 1997

1488-641: The 1980s students of the Bachelor of Divinity course were allowed to sit for degrees from the Pontifical University Maynooth . In 1979 Kimmage became one of the five private providers recognised by the Irish Government's HETAC forerunner the National Council for Education Awards (NCEA), providing accreditation for some of its certificate and diploma courses. In 1990, the college church became

1550-517: The 35s , in which the two colleges compete as a whole. Each club faces their counterpart in DCU, the winning university being whichever takes most points out of the 35 available over all sports. A Christmas Carol service is held in the college chapel on an annual basis. The service is open to staff and students of the university and St Patrick's College, as well as members of the general public. Because of high demand, tickets are allocated by lottery. In 1990

1612-741: The Caribbean and Latin America. As Holy Ghost College, this was one of the independent designated institutions under the aegis of the National Council For Educational Awards (NCEA), per an Act of 1979 and a statutory instrument of 1980, allowing the Development Studies Department to provide Irish Government-recognised certificates and diplomas. In 1991, the Kimmage Mission Institute of Theology and Cultures

1674-535: The DEA office, the KDSC Director’s office, the boardroom, and assistant director’s office. These rooms are approximately one hundred and seventy five years old. The Shaw family had remodelled Kimmage House until it acquired its unique Tudor style with triangular gables, spiral turrets and tall chimneys and false window. Sir Frederick Shaw lived here until his death in 1876. His family moved to Bushy Park and Kimmage House

1736-608: The Dept. of Mathematics, at St. Patrick's College, Maynooth, initiated by Professor O'Farrell, commenced an annual walk from Dunsink Observatory , to Broombridge, Cabra , to commemorate the mathematician William Rowan Hamilton . Initially called The Quaternion Walk , now called The Hamilton Walk , takes place in October each year. The Maynooth Alumni Association is for graduates of Maynooth University and St Patricks College, Maynooth, who wish to keep in touch with their College and also provides

1798-525: The Holy Ghost Fathers studied theology at Blackrock Castle, before returning to Kimmage Manor. In 1917 the House of Philosophy moved to St Mary's College, Rathmines, Dublin , then in 1926 it moved to Blackrock College , before moving back to Kimmage in 1938. Kilshane House, County Tipperary, operated as a junior novitiate from 1933 to 1983, with students moving to Kimmage to complete their studies. In 1939

1860-406: The House of Philosophy moved to St Mary's College, Dublin (while it was closed as a secondary school) then in 1926 it moved to Blackrock, before moving back to Kimmage in 1938 following the developments. In 1974 this was to become Kimmage Development Studies Centre, initially to provide education and training to intending overseas missionaries, and from 1978 onwards to cater for the training needs of

1922-471: The John Paul II library was completed. The extension is 6,000m and accommodates 1,700 students. New, Dunboyne, Humanity and Stoyte Houses which collectively form St. Joseph's Square; Logic House and Rhetoric House. The first building to be completed on the South Campus was named after its designer, John Stoyte. Stoyte House, still a prominent presence on campus, stands in proximity to Maynooth Castle . Over

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1984-624: The Kimmage Manor Church was opened on the college campus. In 1959 the Mission House opened which would serve as a retirement home and accommodation for those returning from the missions. During the tenure of Kimmage alumnus Archbishop John Charles McQuaid , he conducted ordinations of priests trained at Kimmage, in Clonliffe College Chapel. During his tenure as superior of the order, Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre who would later lead

2046-594: The Kimmage Manor Parish Church. The Congregation of the Holy Spirit Graveyard, which was on the campus, is now separated from Kimmage Manor. Following land sales and development, it is located at Wainsfort Manor Grove. The Spiritans new graveyard is located in Dardistown, Dublin . The Development Studies Centre, was founded in 1974, as part of the Faculty of Theology, and operated until 2018 when it

2108-559: The Level 7 BA Degree in Development Studies. In 2002, Kimmage DSC worked with Training for Transformation (TfT) in providing their Diploma Course for The Grail in Klienmond, Western Cape, South Africa. In 2004, Kimmage DSC successfully tendered for an Irish Aid -funded contract to run a training and learning programme for the Irish development NGO and missionary sector. This programme (known as DTALK)

2170-920: The Science Building and the John Hume Building. The Eolas Building houses the department of Computer Science, the Business Incubation Centre, the Innovation Value Institute, as well as the Hamilton and Callan Institutes, along with several teaching spaces, while the Technology, Society and Innovation (TSI) Building houses living labs and break out rooms for interactive research; three large theatres of 500, 300 and 250-seat capacity, and research spaces for students, academics and collaboration with industry partners. The student services function

2232-419: The Universities Act resulted in the transfer of the faculties of arts, Celtic studies, philosophy and science of the recognised college of St Patrick's College to the new university. The university has also expanded into finance and engineering since its creation in 1997. In 2007 the university added business studies, followed by law in 2008. Any person who was a student at St Patrick's College, Maynooth, and

2294-547: The administrative offices shared between college and university. A number of MU academic departments also have their offices on the South Campus including Law, Mathematics, Music, Geography, Economics and History. The main buildings, most of which were built in the 19th century, are the Aula Maxima ; St. Patrick's House (including the college chapel); the John Paul II Library (built in 1984). In December 2012 an extension to

2356-608: The auspices of Maynooth University: Maynooth Students' Union represents the students of Maynooth University, St. Patrick's College, Maynooth as well as students at its associated campus at St Kieran's College . The university offers a number of sport scholarships to aspiring students in Gaelic games , rugby , golf , swimming , Soccer and snooker . Maynooth is the only university in Ireland to offer scholarships in swimming. Rugby scholarships were introduced to Maynooth University in 2006 in which scholarship students are obliged to attend

2418-428: The centre from 1976 until 1997). It initially functioned to provide education and training to intending overseas missionaries, who, in addition to priestly formation, often took degrees at UCD . In the mid-1970s the development studies programme grew out of the fourth-year pastoral theology course at Kimmage, which seminarians took. Liberation Theology and experiences of returning missionaries would have inspired many of

2480-506: The centre of the campus, is a 19th-century building formerly owned by Sir Frederick Shaw BL, the Recorder of the City of Dublin and former MP for Dublin City. In 1641, all the lands of Kimmage, Terenure and Milltown were in the hands of Peter Barnewall. At that time there was a castle in good repair on the lands of Kimmage. There were various owners and tenants through the years Rocque's map from

2542-419: The college became a constituent college of the Catholic University of Ireland , and later offered Royal University of Ireland degrees in arts and science. The Pontifical Charter was granted to the college in 1896. The college became a recognised constituent college of the National University of Ireland in 1910. From this time, arts and science degrees were awarded by the National University of Ireland, while

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2604-575: The department and the faculty of Theology of St Patrick's College, Maynooth (SPCM). Maynooth University is a member of Universities Ireland , The Irish Universities Association , European University Association , European Association for International Education and Eurodoc . MU is also a member of Dublin Region Higher Education Alliance, along with three other universities; TCD , UCD , DCU , and four institutes of technology; DIT , IADT , ITT and ITB . Maynooth University

2666-628: The growing development NGOs and volunteer sending agencies. Kimmage Development Studies Centre was based at Kimmage Manor, Dublin, from 1974 to 2018. It was established by the Irish Province of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit (also known as the Spiritans or the Holy Ghost Fathers), out of their adult education department, under Rev. Richard (Dick) F. Quinn C.S.Sp. (who served as director of

2728-470: The house and its 69 acres, opening it as a Novitate and House of Studies; students would also take degrees from University College Dublin , to which, traditionally, they would cycle. There was significant development of the buildings in 1914, 1929 and in 1938, with the building of the church and facilities for Philosophy and Theology students. From 1924 until 1933 the Holy Ghost Fathers studied theology at Blackrock Castle, before returning to Kimmage. In 1917

2790-404: The inaugural University Challenge based Irish Higher Education Quiz show on RTÉ, Challenging Times in 1991, winning again in 1992 and as MU in 1999. Maynooth University and University of Newcastle , Australia's joint robotic soccer team "Numanoids" won the soccer Standard Platform League (2-Legged Robot) RoboCup World Championship which was held in Suzhou, China from 14 to 20 July 2008. 2008

2852-493: The mid eighteenth century shows extensive buildings on the location of the present Manor House. In 1829, Frederick Shaw with his wife and family came to live in Kimmage. They occupied an L-shaped section of the present manor building. This embraces the present manor basement, the mezzanine floor used today as meeting room, classroom and office. The top floor comprises the present staff office, another classroom, administration office and MA coordinator’s office. This L-shaped section

2914-467: The newspaper's annual league table of Irish third-level institutions, behind TCD , UCD and UCC , having jumped three places since 2007. It was also the top institution for research income won per academic, with one of the best graduate employment records of any Irish university at almost 100 percent. MU was also named "University of The Year 2008" in The Sunday Times University Guide (UK) , beating UCD which finished second. In 2009, Maynooth University

2976-541: The occasion it produced and published Alumni Stories, 40 Years of Kimmage DSC . In July 2018, the academic and professional training programmes of Kimmage DSC were transferred to a newly established Department of International Development at Maynooth University , Ireland's first third level department of this kind. The company formerly known as Kimmage DSC changed its name to the Shanahan Research Group (SRG), which continued to operate from Kimmage Manor, supporting doctoral research in international development. SRG completed

3038-513: The provision of short-term practical training either through classroom-based training or open and distance education (KODE). These services have been rebranded as the Research Engagement and Capacity Hub (REACH) in the new department. In addition to its collaborations with Maynooth University , Kimmage DSC developed activities and linkages with other like-minded organisations in the development sector in Ireland and internationally - most notably in Tanzania, South Africa and Vietnam. Kimmage Manor, in

3100-433: The rugby performance centre and to play with the university teams and Barnhall RFC . The Maynooth University Rugby Performance Centre is open to all Rugby Club members attending MU. The aim of the centre is to enhance students' prospects within the game of rugby and to continue to achieve success with the university teams. As part of the link-up with Barnhall RFC, players from the youth system 16–20s are invited to take part in

3162-431: The seminarians, and lay students in the centre. From 1978 onwards, to cater for the training needs of the growing development NGOs and volunteer sending agencies, the programme of studies was opened to participants of all backgrounds, cultures, nationalities and religious persuasions. To date, it has accommodated students from over 65 different countries, drawn mainly from Africa and Ireland but increasingly, also from Asia,

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3224-415: The university in 2013, with the Centre moving from Kimmage Manor to Maynooth in 2018. The Diploma in Arts (Church Music) delivered in association with the National Liturgy Institute (St. Patrick's College, Maynooth) and the Dept. of Music NUI Maynooth. Any student of St Patrick's College, Maynooth prior to the passing of the Universities Act, 1997, upon whom a degree of the National University of Ireland

3286-413: The university won the award for Best Windows Azure Application with their cloud-based medical record system. The coat of arms, which were granted by the Chief Herald of Ireland in 2016, are blazoned : Argent an open book leaved and bound proper clasped or a chief gyrony of six of the field and gules on a point in point of the last a cross pattée fitchy at all points of the first . The book represents

3348-401: Was Maynooth University's first year to enter the international robot competition which hosted 440 teams from 35 countries. Maynooth University first entered the Microsoft Imagine Cup in 2007. It achieved both first and third place in the Imagine Cup Ireland finals, earning participation in the world finals in Seoul , South Korea in August 2007. Team inGEST (Interactive Gesture), who developed

3410-469: Was appointed interim president for 2010–2011, and Philip Nolan served in the role 2011–2021. On 1 October 2021, Finnish academic Eeva Leinonen became the first woman president of the institution. The university's main campus straddles the main road from Maynooth to Kilcock . It is divided into the North Campus and the South Campus (also referred to by staff and students as the "new" and "old" campuses respectively). The campuses were connected by means of

3472-447: Was conferred is now legally considered to be a graduate of Maynooth University. The college continues to share its campus with Maynooth University but remains a separate legal entity with training in canon law, philosophy and theology and awards the degrees of the Pontifical University and is associated with several other colleges. In 2008, Maynooth University occupied fourth place on the Irish Sunday Times University League Table 2008,

3534-406: Was conferred with a National University of Ireland degree prior to the creation of the university, is legally considered a graduate of Maynooth University. In 1994, W. J. Smyth was appointed to the position of Master of St. Patrick's College Maynooth (NUI) and in 1997 he became president of MU. In 2004 W. J. Smyth was succeeded by John G. Hughes as president of Maynooth University. Thomas Collins

3596-409: Was leased to various tenants. In addition to the Manor building, Kimmage DSC also had student accommodation, a library and a student canteen. Holy Ghost Missionary College, Kimmage Manor, Dublin Kimmage Manor was bought by the Spiritans (under Provincial Fr. John Tuohill Murphy and former president of Pittsburgh Catholic College, later renamed Duquesne University ), in 1911, initially as

3658-427: Was listed as a Top500 university in the Times Higher Education-QS World University Rankings . In 2010, Maynooth University recorded the highest growth in first preference school-leaver applications in the university sector. In 2011, Maynooth University became the first and only institution outside of the United States to be included in the Princeton Review of Best Colleges . St Patrick's College (NUI) won

3720-492: Was merged into Maynooth University as its Development Studies Department. The development studies programme grew out of the fourth-year pastoral theology course at Kimmage, which seminarians took. The Kimmage Mission Institute of Theology and Cultures (KNI), was founded in Kimmage in 1991 (in association with other Irish missionary congregations), the Institute moved to Milltown Institute of Theology and Philosophy in 2003, formally merged with Milltown in 2006. Kimmage Manor

3782-871: Was run by a consortium headed by Kimmage DSC which included the Dutch agency MDF, and the UK agency INTRAC. The programme continued to run until the contract ended in March 2012. Kimmage Open & Distance Education (KODE) was set up following the successful piloting of distance learning courses, primarily in East Africa, in 2007-2008. This was a tutor-supported online professional training programme with courses ranging from 5 to 10 weeks in duration. These courses were structured for learners to work through materials at their own pace and in their own time in subject areas including results-based project cycle management, monitoring and evaluation, governance and accountability, child safeguarding in development contexts, sustainable livelihoods, HIV and gender, and gender-based violence. In 2014, Kimmage DSC celebrated its 40th anniversary. To mark

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3844-421: Was set up by the Spiritians and a number of other missionary organisations; this moved to the Milltown Institute of Theology and Philosophy in 2003. In 1994, with Mellemfolkeligt Samvirke (the Danish Action Aid charity), Kimmage began running a Certificate in Community Development course in Arusha, Tanzania . Similarly, in 2001 MS-TCDC with Kimmage offered a Diploma in Development Studies, which in 2004 became

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