Faulkner Building
The Padraig Faulkner Building at Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) is a vibrant centre for both academic learning and student life. It houses the Department of Hospitality Studies, combining classroom-based learning with practical training facilities to prepare students for dynamic careers in the hospitality industry.
In addition to its academic role, the building also serves as the main hub for student services, including welfare, support, and extracurricular activities—making it a central space for learning, community, and campus engagement.
Facilities
Full-Size Training Kitchen
Our Full-Size Kitchen is a professional-standard culinary training space, fully equipped with commercial-grade appliances. It provides culinary arts and hospitality students with a hands-on environment to develop their cooking and kitchen management skills.
Training Restaurant
The Training Restaurant is a live-service environment where students gain real-world experience in front-of-house operations, food service, and hospitality management. Open to the public on select days, it bridges classroom learning with industry practice.
Training Bar
Designed to replicate a modern bar setting, the Training Bar allows students to learn beverage service, barista skills, and responsible hospitality practices. It’s a key part of our hands-on training in tourism and hospitality programmes.
Full-Size Sports Hall
Faulkner houses a large, multi-purpose Sports Hall suitable for a wide range of indoor sports and fitness activities. It serves as a central hub for student training, recreational sport, and practical sessions in physical education and sports science programmes.
Student Services
Located within Faulkner Hall, Student Services offers support across a range of areas including health, counselling, careers, and academic guidance. It’s a welcoming space where students can access essential resources and support throughout their studies.
Student Union Office
The DKIT Students’ Union Office in Faulkner Hall is the heart of student representation and advocacy. It provides advice, event coordination, and a direct link between the student body and college management, ensuring student voices are heard and supported.
Faulkner Building History
Pádraig Faulkner was a prominent Irish politician and a native of County Louth. Serving as Minister for Education in the early 1970s, he played a pivotal role in the establishment of regional technical colleges across Ireland, including the one in Dundalk.
His efforts were instrumental in promoting accessible higher education in the region. In recognition of his contributions, the building was named in his honor.
The Faulkner Student Services Building at Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) was established in January 1998 when the college was designated as an Institute of Technology. It is part of a larger development that also includes the Whitaker building, the Nursing and Health Studies building, and further expansion to the Regional Development Centre.
The building serves as a student services hub, providing essential resources and support to students.
