Claremont Institution
| The Claremont Institution | |
|---|---|
The Claremont Institution around 1820 | |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 53°22′19.20″N 6°16′22.80″W / 53.3720000°N 6.2730000°W |
| Information | |
| School type | School for the deaf |
| Founder | Dr. Charles Orpen |
The Claremont Institution for the Deaf and Dumb at Glasnevin, Dublin, was the first school for the Deaf in Ireland. It was established in 1816 by Dr. Charles Orpen. In the institution it provided structured educational support for the Deaf community by including vocational training and religious instruction. Over time, Claremont became an accredited school that gave broad recognition to Deaf culture and their human rights in the country of Ireland.