Completion Phase II College Development Plan

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In 2005, the administration of Castleknock College decided on a new development plan to renew the entire College. It is divided into three stages over a total of three years, with an expected cost in the region of €16 million. The Castleknock College redevelopment Plan was officially launched in April 2006 when Minister Brian Lenihan TD laid the foundation stone for the new 'Link Building'.

Phase One has connected the MacNamara and Cregan House buildings by way of a 'Link Building'. This three story building has become the central atrium of the College and houses three state-of-the-art science laboratories, new interactive classhalls, language labs, a centralised communication and administration 'hub' as well as disabled access to all floors. Phase One also involved extensive internal work in MacNamara which has seen the transformation of the 'Sixth Year Corridor' and Holy Angels and Pius dormitories into class halls, offices and ICT rooms. The College Chapel was closed for repairs and renovation during this phase of the building programme. Phase One was completed in June 2007.

Phase Two began in May 2007 and has seen the expansion of Cregan House to allow for the development of arts, library and language facilities. It has also provided more class hall space, a concourse on each floor to provide easier passage between classes and a meeting area. Phase Two also involves extensive work in MacNamara House including the renovation of the former Junior dormitory, Study Hall and St. Mary's dormitory to provide class halls, new College Library (The Alton Library) and art room respectively.

On Monday 29 September 2008 President Mary McAleese officially opened the newly restored buildings. She described the restoration as the Renaissance of Castleknock College.

Phase Three will take place roughly twelve months after Phase Two and will focus on new state-of-the-art sports facilities including a new College Gym, weights room and changing facilities.