{"id":31806,"date":"2026-08-08T09:12:41","date_gmt":"2026-08-08T08:12:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/davittcollege.ie\/?page_id=31806"},"modified":"2026-09-22T12:52:01","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T11:52:01","slug":"our-story-1980s","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/davittcollege.ie\/dev\/our-story-1980s\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Story 1980s"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Our Story
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\n Decade Chronicle \u2022 1980s\u20131990s<\/span>\n

Building Our Roots & Early Glory Years<\/h2>\n
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The Foundation of Davitt College in Castlebar<\/h3>\n

\n Davitt College opened its doors in late 1982 with 445 students under the auspices of the Mayo, Sligo & Leitrim VEC (now MSLETB). This foundational era laid the groundwork for academic and practical education, establishing core values of mutual respect and community integration.\n <\/p>\n

\n From our inaugural musical production of Jesus Christ Superstar<\/em> in 1983 to landmark All-Ireland triumphs in basketball, GAA, and science, this era forged the vibrant school spirit and traditions that continue to define us.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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Opening 1982<\/h4>\n

Initial student enrolment upon opening doors.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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Theatrical Roots<\/h4>\n

Launching iconic musicals like Jesus Christ Superstar<\/em>.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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All-Ireland Glories<\/h4>\n

Securing national titles in basketball and science.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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Rapid Growth<\/h4>\n

Reaching a record enrolment of 788 students by 1990.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n