The People's College is a voluntary organisation in Ireland that provides opportunities for adults to continue their education and training.
The college was founded in 1948 by members of the trade union movement in Ireland so that workers could further their education under the leadership of Ruaidhri Roberts.
Trade unionist Kay McDowell was one of the founders of the college, and sat on the inaugural central council.
[5] Former General Secretary of ICTU, Peter Cassells served as vice-president of the college, and acting president following the death of Conroy in 2012 until 2013.
[6] The college has an active debating society, founded in 1993 and a choir of about 50 members, who meet in the Teachers Club buildings in Parnell Square, and have also performed in Denmark, Italy and France.