The college has developed new rugby facilities at Dennehy's Cross and has its own rowing club, located on the Marina.

In 1969, Jerome Kelly returned home from missionary work in the West Indies and was appointed principal of the college.

[3] In 2005, the Preslink organisation was founded in the school; a group of junior students whose stated aim is to forge links with other Presentation Brothers communities.

[5] In 2006, the organisation received an "Edmund Rice Award", which recognises groups that work to improve the lives of others.

The current curriculum teaches first years religion; Irish as L2; English as L1; mathematics; Latin; French as L2; German as L2; science; business studies; history ; geography; CSPE; SPHE; art; social education; ICT and physical education.

Any three optional subjects may be taken from the sciences (physics, chemistry, biology, agricultural), the businesses (business studies, accounting, economics), history, art, applied mathematics, geography, politics and society, physical education and religion.

In March 2014, PBC won the Junior Schools Cup for the first time in five years in a 17–12 win over Crescent.

[citation needed] The club now owns 4 eights, 7 fours, 4 pairs and 8 singles along with a selection of blades, coaching launches and a boat trailer.

[citation needed] Other sports played at the college include basketball, GAA, soccer and golf.

The school has also won several soccer titles, including Cork Cups at First Year, Minor, Junior and Senior level.