Principals’ and Deputy Principals’ Conference 2025

26 & 27 September 2025

Clayton Hotel, Galway

About See documents

The INTO Principals’ and Deputy Principals’ Conference 2025 will take place next week on Friday 26th & Saturday 27th September in the Clayton Hotel, Galway. The theme is “Resilience for school leaders, with a focus on strengthening working relationships”. Delegates can register for workshops from 2pm when they arrive in the hotel on Friday. INTO President Anne Horan will officially open the conference at 3pm in the main hall.

Conference packs were sent by post, and for anyone who registered afterwards they will be able to collect their pack from the INTO desk in the Clayton Hotel from 2pm on Friday 26 September.

If you are not registered but are interested in attending this conference please contact your Fora and District Secretaries to enquire about adding your name to a cancellation/waiting list.

As the INTO do not book accommodation for delegates and there will also be a festival in Galway the weekend of our conference it is advisable to book accommodation at the earliest opportunity.

Speakers

Dr. Tony Bates (Keynote Speaker)

University College Dublin

Dr. Tony Bates is a Clinical Psychologist, Psychotherapist...

John Lonergan (Guest Speaker)

Irish Prison Service (Retired)

John Lonergan is a native of Bansha, Co. Tipperary.  He served...

Stephen Dargan

After a decade in leadership, Stephen chose to focus on creating...

Fiona Byrnes

Oide

Fiona Byrnes is seconded from St. Anthony’s Special School,...

Mary Curley

Having graduated from Mary Immaculate College, Mary began...

Mark Delahunty

Mark is passionate about educational technology, holding certifications...

Margaret Gilbert

Margaret is a highly experienced NVR Practitioner, Trainer,...

Sinéad Kilkenny

Oide

Sinéad Kilkenny is seconded from Gaelscoil Riada, Athenry,...

Brian McGrath

Irish National Teachers' Organisation

Brian is an Acting Senior Official in the Legal and Industrial...

Sheila Murphy

Irish National Teachers' Organisation

Sheila Murphy is the Acting Assistant General Secretary, overseeing...

Date

26 & 27 September 2025

Location

Clayton Hotel, Galway