Ennis school principal makes the move to top role at Limerick school
Brian O'Donoghue succeeds Padraig Flanagan as principal of Castletroy College
The principal of Ennis Community College and Gaelcholáiste an Chláir will cross the border and take up the role of principal at one of Limerick's biggest secondary schools.
The school's operating body, the Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board (ETB) has announced the appointment of Brian O'Donoghue in the top role at Castletroy College.
A former teacher at St Munchin's College in Corbally, he succeeds Padraig Flanagan in the job and will take up the post in September.
Mr O'Donoghue has been Principal of Ennis Community College and Gaelcholáiste an Chláir since 2017 where under his leadership student enrolments increased significantly and the campus underwent a major extension and refurbishment programme.
George O’Callaghan, chief executive of the ETB said: "I would like to sincerely thank Pádraig for his significant contribution to Castletroy College in his role as [rincipal and to education locally, regionally and nationally down through the years. I congratulate Brian and his family on his appointment as Principal at Castletroy College and wish him every possible success and happiness as he embarks in this new role."
Mr O’Donoghue is a graduate of Maynooth University, where he qualified with a Bachelor of Science degree. He later completed a Higher Diploma in Education at Trinity College, Dublin, and a Graduate Diploma in educational leadership.
He began his teaching career in St Munchin’s, teaching biology, science and mathematics. He rose to the job of deputy principal in Corbally.
"I am really looking forward to working closely with the entire school community of Castletroy College in the months and years ahead. I am delighted to have the opportunity to lead and to continue to grow the legacy of the school through the support of the ETB," said Mr O'Donoghue.
The educator has served as secretary to the Limerick Principals and Deputy Principals Association and has also been a board member of Limerick Education Support Centre.
On top of his role as principal of Ennis Community College and Gaelcholáiste an Chláir, Mr O'Donoghue also oversaw changes to programmes offered to school leavers at Ennis College of Further Education.
He helped develop and introduce a common application process for post-primary schools in the Ennis area.