Since 1978 Belgrove Junior and Senior Boys’ Schools had been campaigning for much needed updated facilities. The existing structures were more than 50 years old and they were much too small. Hundreds of boys were being educated in dilapidated prefabs for many years.
In early February 2011 the Department of Education and Skills announced that it would fund a new school building and refurbish some of the old premises. This news was met with an equal mix of joy and disbelief by the greater school community.
Midland Construction Limited was the company contracted to carry out the building project. Paul Dodd was appointed clerk of works for the school and he played a key role in ensuring the routines of school continued safely for the duration of the building project.
This book documents the building of our new school…..from demolition to completion to moving in to our new classrooms. You can view and download the book in PDF format here BelgroveNewSchool_Ourstory
If you would like information on ordering a hard copy version please contact the school.
St. John the Baptist Junior Boys' School
Seafield Road
Clontarf
Dublin 3
T: 01 8336539
E: info@belgrovejbs.ie
