CBS Eblana facts for kids
CBS Eblana was a school in Dún Laoghaire, Dublin, Ireland. It was run by the Christian Brothers, a religious group that started schools. The school taught both younger children (primary school) and teenagers (secondary school). It was open from 1856 until 1992.
The school closed because fewer students were attending. Many families had moved to other areas like Monkstown, Loughlinstown, and Shankill.
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What Happened to CBS Eblana?
In 1989, a fire started in an empty gym room at the school. After the fire, a report said that the building needed a lot of work to be safe and modern. Because of this, the students moved to another nearby school, St Joseph's National School.
How the School Changed Over Time
For many years, CBS Eblana was the only Christian Brothers school in Dún Laoghaire. But in 1951, the school was split into two parts.
A New Secondary School
In 1954, a new secondary school department opened at Eblana. This new school was public and free for students to attend. At the same time, the Christian Brothers also bought another school nearby, C.B.C. Monkstown, which was a private school where students paid fees.
What is the Building Used for Now?
Since the mid-1990s, the old CBS Eblana school building has been used as a youth hostel. Today, the building is home to the Blackrock Further Education Institute, which offers further education courses.
