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 National University of Ireland, Maynooth - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The National University of Ireland, Maynooth (NUIM) was founded in 1997 by the Universities Act, 1997 as a constituent university of the National University of Ireland.
It is the smallest university in Ireland, it is located in Maynooth, County Kildare, with 5,000 students.
The university maintains a campus in Kilkenny, "Kilkenny Campus", since September 1997 and this is based at St. Kieran's College.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/National_University_of_Ireland,_Maynooth   (181 words)

  
 President of Ireland - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The original text of the Constitution of Ireland, as adopted in 1937, in its controversial Articles 2 and 3, mentioned two geopolitical entities, a thirty-two county 'national territory' (i.e., the island of Ireland) and a twenty-six county 'state' formerly known as the Irish Free State (Articles 2 and 3 have since been amended).
Ireland in turn challenged the proclamation by the British parliament of Queen Elizabeth II in 1952 as 'queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
The office of President of Ireland was established in 1937, in part as a replacement for the office of Governor-General that existed during the 1922-1937 Irish Free State.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/President_of_Ireland   (3515 words)

  
 IRELAND FACTS AND HISTORY
University education in Ireland began with the founding of the University of Dublin, or Trinity College, in 1592.
Republic of Ireland, On Easter Monday, April 18, 1949, by the terms of the Republic of Ireland Bill approved by the Dáil in November 1948, Eire became the Republic of Ireland, formally free of allegiance to the British crown and the Commonwealth of Nations.
Judicial authority in Ireland is vested in a supreme court, a high court, a court of criminal appeal, and circuit and district courts.
www.angelfire.com /ca/irelandhistory/1998.html   (5493 words)

  
 CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Ireland
Ireland lies in the Atlantic Ocean, west of Great Britain, from which it is separated in the north-east by the North Channel, in the east by the Irish Sea, and in the south-east by St. George's Channel.
In 1882 the Catholic University passed under Jesuit control, and of the twenty-eight fellowships of £400 a year founded by the Royal University fourteen were given to the Catholic University staff.
In the latter year the total number of primary schools was 9157, of which 8569 were under the National Board, 97 under the Christian Brothers and other communities, and 471 other primary schools.
www.newadvent.org /cathen/08098b.htm   (18270 words)

  
 National University of Ireland, Galway - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The university college was given special statutory responsibility under the University College, Galway Act, 1929 in respect of the use of the Irish language as the working language of the college.
The college opened for teaching in 1849 as Queen's College, Galway, the Irish Universities Act, 1908 made this college a constituent college of the new National University of Ireland, and under a new charter the name of the college was changed to University College, Galway.
The university college retained the name University College, Galway until 1997 when the Universities Act, 1997 changed the name to National University of Ireland, Galway and made the college a constituent university of the National University of Ireland.
www.leessummit.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/National_University_of_Ireland,_Galway   (383 words)

  
 Ireland Universities
Saor-Ollscoil na hEireann - Free University of Ireland
www.unixl.com /info/ireland.htm   (8 words)

  
 National University of Ireland, Galway
The National University of Galway, Ireland (formerly known as University College Galway or UCG) was originally established as one of the Queens' Colleges in Ireland in 1845.
After the Irish Universities Act (1908), Queen's College Galway became a constituent college of the new National University of Ireland, and under a new charter the name of the college was changed to University College, Galway (UCG).
The college has special statutory responsibility under the University College Galway Act (1929) in respect of the use of the Irish language as a working language in the college.
www.eurofreehost.com /na/National_University_of_Ireland%2C_Galway.html   (322 words)

  
 The Atlantic Bridge Program The Schools National University of Ireland, Dublin / University College Dublin
University College Dublin dates its origin from the foundation of the Catholic University of Ireland in 1851.
Today, University College Dublin is the largest single university institution in Ireland with a student population of over 17,000 registered undergraduate and postgraduate students.
The Catholic University of Ireland opened officially in 1854 in the city center where lectures commenced in the Faculties of Theology, Philosophy and Letters.
www.atlanticbridge.com /med/schools/tsucd.htm   (505 words)

  
 National University of Ireland, Galway
National University of Ireland, Galway, is a leading institution of higher education in Ireland founded in 1845 as Queen's College.
Known as the "Cultural Capital of Ireland," Galway offers a glimpse into one of several "Gaeltacht," or Irish-speaking communities located throughout Ireland, as well as an outlet for dance, theatre, arts and culture.
Located on the banks of the River Corrib, the university is situated within walking distance to the centre of Galway.
oncampus.richmond.edu /academics/international/Studyabroad/urprograms/galway.html   (912 words)

  
 Articles - University College Dublin - National University of Ireland, Dublin
The university college is the lineal successor of the earlier Catholic University of Ireland founded on 18 May 1854 and lead by its rector Cardinal John Henry Newman, which in 1882 first became known as University College Dublin as part of the Royal University of Ireland.
The university was was founded in December 2, 1908 by Royal Charter, as University College, Dublin a constituent college of the National University of Ireland.
This was sponsored by Lochlann Quinn, the chairman of AIB and an alumnus of the university.
www.gaple.com /articles/University_College_Dublin   (970 words)

  
 Embassy of Ireland - Washington, DC
There are four universities, the University of Dublin (Trinity College), The National University of Ireland (NUI), the University of Limerick and Dublin City University.
The national flag of Ireland is a tricolour of green, white and orange.
The National Holiday is March 17, St. Patrick’s Day, named after the Patron Saint of Ireland.
www.irelandemb.org /info.html   (5391 words)

  
 Beloit College - Office of International Education
National University of Ireland, Galway-- formerly known as University College Galway-- was founded as one of the three original colleges of the Queen's University, established in 1845.
In 1908, Queen's College Galway became a part of the new National University of Ireland, and was rechartered as University College Galway.
Today, as a constituent college of the National University of Ireland, this university campus has more than 5,000 students attending seven faculties: Arts, Celtic Studies, Commerce, Engineering, Law, Medicine, and Science.
www.beloit.edu /~oie/studyabroad/ireland/the_university.htm   (192 words)

  
 Welcome to NUI Maynooth
One of four constituent universities in the federal National University of Ireland system, the University traces its origins directly to 1795.
NUI Maynooth shall not be responsible for, or liable, in respect of errors or omissions from these www pages.
© 2005 National University of Ireland, Maynooth, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Ireland.
www.nuim.ie   (155 words)

  
 National University of Ireland, Galway - NUI Galway
National University of Ireland, Galway- NUI Galway
National University of Ireland, Galway, University Road, Galway, Ireland.
Founded in 1845 (as Queen's College Galway) with an initial intake, in 1849, of 63 students, it is now a thriving institution with over 15,000 students...
www.nuigalway.ie   (374 words)

  
 National University of Ireland, Galway
National University of Ireland, Galway is located on the River Corrib close to the center of town.
In 1908 it became part of the National University and currently has over 5,000 students attending seven different faculties.
Ireland is one of six celtic nations with its distinctive Irish (Gaelic) culture and language.
www.umsl.edu /services/abroad/universities/galway.html   (404 words)

  
 National University of Ireland, Galway
It is one of the constituent colleges of NUI, the National University of Ireland.
The purpose of the six-week Irish Studies Program is to introduce students to Ireland's history, literature, society and archaeology through a 10-day Orientation in Dublin, Galway, and on the Aran Islands, and five weeks of courses at the National University of Ireland, Galway Summer School in Irish Studies.
Galway City, the third largest city in Ireland, is now regarded by many as the cultural capital of Ireland.
www.internationalstudies.villanova.edu /summer/galway.htm   (476 words)

  
 CHANCELLORS OF NUI Ollscoil na hÉireann - NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF IRELAND
Dr FitzGerald is currently Chancellor of the National University of Ireland, elected in November 1997, upon the resignation of Dr T K Whitaker.
Born forty years after William J. Walsh, Archbishop of Dublin and Chancellor of the National University of Ireland, but like his predecessor a person of immense national, political and social importance, Eamon de Valera was elected Chancellor of the university in 1921 and remained so until his death in August 1975.
Ireland in the 1940's and '50's was in the grip of deep economic depression, and Whitaker's vision as an economist culminated in the publication in 1958 of 'Economic Development' a study upon which the first programme for Economic Expansion in Ireland was built.
www.nui.ie /about/chancellors.asp   (1219 words)

  
 National University of Ireland Program
National University of Ireland, Maynooth traces its roots to the foundation of St. Patrick's College in 1795.
Under the Universities Act (1997) it was established with full University status as the National University of Ireland, Maynooth.
In 1910, Maynooth became a recognized College of the National University of Ireland for the purpose of awarding degrees in Art, Science, Celtic Studies and Philosophy.
www.studyabroad.com /suny/brockport/thirdlvl/Ireland4_3rd.html   (409 words)

  
 Ireland, National University of on Encyclopedia.com
It consists of three colleges: University College, Galway; University College, Cork; and University College, Dublin (not to be confused with the Univ. of Dublin; see Dublin, Univ. of).
National University of Ireland, Galway "Honorary Degree Conferring Ceremony"
Magazines and Newspapers for: Ireland, National University of
www.encyclopedia.com /html/I/IrelandN1U1.asp   (466 words)

  
 CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Catholic University of Ireland
Dedicated to the faculty and students of the Catholic University of Ireland
The Liberal plan of a Supplemental Charter, incorporating the Catholic University as a college, not as a university, and enabling the students educated in its halls to obtain degrees from an enlarged Queen's University, failed in 1866; the Conservative scheme of chartering an unendowed Catholic university was announced, considered, and abruptly withdrawn in 1868; Mr.
Statutes, framed for the government of the university, were sanctioned by the Holy See; papal authority was granted to confer degrees; and in November of the same year the work of the university began.
www.newadvent.org /cathen/15199b.htm   (995 words)

  
 NUI Galway, Copyright
National University of Ireland, Galway reserves the right to revoke such authorisation at any time, and any such use shall be discontinued immediately upon notice from National University of Ireland, Galway.
National University of Ireland, Galway makes no representation that materials in the Web site are appropriate or available for use in other locations.
National University of Ireland, Galway reserves the right, at our discretion, to change, modify, add, or remove portions of these terms at any time.
www.nuig.ie /copyright.html   (542 words)

  
 STUDY ABROAD - National University of Ireland - Galway, Ireland
A particular feature of the cultural richness of Galway and its environs is the fact that, in addition to the city's strong cosmopolitan atmosphere, the older Gaelic culture of Ireland is especially strong and vibrant in the western capital.
The National University of Ireland was founded in 1845.
The university prides itself on its tradition of personal contact between staff and students; a friendly, intimate atmosphere prevails on campus, which greatly enhances the learning environment.
www.montana.edu /international/galway.htm   (613 words)

  
 National University of Ireland, Maynooth - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The National University of Ireland, Maynooth (NUIM) was founded in 1997 by the Universities Act, 1997 as a constituent university of the National University of Ireland.
It is the smallest university in Ireland, it is located in Maynooth, County Kildare, with 5,000 students.
The university maintains a campus in Kilkenny, "Kilkenny Campus", since September 1997 and this is based at St. Kieran's College.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/National_University_of_Ireland,_Maynooth   (181 words)

  
 National University of Ireland - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The constituent universities are for all essential purposes independent universities, except that the degrees and diplomas are those of the National University of Ireland.
The Catholic University of Ireland was created as an independent university in Dublin in 1854 for the education of Catholics, this university however was neither a recognised university nor offered recognised degrees.
The National University of Ireland (NUI) is a federal university system of constituent universities, previously called constituent colleges, and recognised colleges set up under the Irish Universities Act, 1908, and significantly amended by the Universities Act, 1997.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/National_University_of_Ireland   (385 words)

  
 National University of Ireland, Cork
The National University of Ireland, Cork or University College Cork (UCC) is a constituent university of the National University of Ireland.
National University of Ireland A federal university with nine academic and vocational campuses across Ireland.
UCC, Lesbian and Gay Society National University of Ireland, Cork's (University College Cork) Lesbian and Gay Society.
www.serebella.com /encyclopedia/article-National_University_of_Ireland,_Cork.html   (556 words)

  
 University College Cork - National University of Ireland, Cork - Open Encyclopedia
University College Cork - National University of Ireland, Cork - or more commonly University College Cork (UCC) - is a constituent university of the National University of Ireland located in Cork City.
The terms of the Universities Act, 1997 were used to rename the university after resolution by the Senate of the National University of Ireland.
The university was named "Irish University of the Year 2003-2004" [1] by the Sunday Times, UK, a result disputed by Trinity College[2].
www.open-encyclopedia.com /University_College_Cork_-_National_University_of_Ireland%2C_Cork   (266 words)

  
 National University of Ireland
The constituent universities are for all essential purposes independent universities, except that the degrees and diplomas are those of the National University of Ireland.
The 1997 reforms, in addition to the restructuring of the National University of Ireland, an additional university at Maynooth was created from certain faculties of the previous recognised college, St Patrick's College.
The 1845 the Queen's Colleges at Belfast, Cork, and Galway were established, in 1849 teaching commenced and a year later they were united under the Queen's University of Ireland.
www.sciencedaily.com /encyclopedia/national_university_of_ireland   (324 words)

  
 National University of Ireland - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The constituent universities are for all essential purposes independent universities, except that the degrees and diplomas are those of the National University of Ireland.
The 1997 reforms, in addition to the restructuring of the National University of Ireland, an additional university at Maynooth was created from certain faculties of the previous recognised college, St Patrick's College, Maynooth.
The 1845 the Queen's Colleges at Belfast, Cork, and Galway were established, in 1849 teaching commenced and a year later they were united under the Queen's University of Ireland.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/National_University_of_Ireland   (385 words)

  
 National University of Ireland - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The constituent universities are for all essential purposes independent universities, except that the degrees and diplomas are those of the National University of Ireland.
The National University of Ireland (NUI) is a federal university system of constituent universities, previously called constituent colleges, and recognised colleges set up under the Irish Universities Act, 1908, and significantly amended by the Universities Act, 1997.
The 1845 the Queen's Colleges at Belfast, Cork, and Galway were established, in 1849 teaching commenced and a year later they were united under the Queen's University of Ireland.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/National_University_of_Ireland   (385 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - Ireland, National University of (Colleges, International) - Encyclopedia
It consists of three colleges: University College, Galway; University College, Cork; and University College, Dublin (not to be confused with the Univ. of Dublin; see Dublin, Univ. of).
The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and St. Patrick's College in Maynooth, a Roman Catholic seminary, are affiliated with the university.
Ireland, National University of, founded 1908 to provide higher education for Irish Roman Catholics.
reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/I/IrelandNU.html   (188 words)

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