Principals’ and Deputy Principals’ Conference 2025

26 and 27 September 2025

Clayton Hotel, Galway

About See documents

The INTO Principals’ and Deputy Principals’ Conference 2025 took place next week on Friday 26 and Saturday 27 September in the Clayton Hotel, Galway. The theme was “Resilience for school leaders, with a focus on strengthening working relationships”.

Photo Gallery

View a selection of photos from the conference here.

Webcast

View the webcast from the conference here.

Events

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 Official in the Legal and Industrial Relations...

Sheila Murphy

Irish National Teachers' Organisation

Sheila is Senior Official in the Legal and Industrial Relations...

Documents

Date

26 and 27 September 2025

Location

Clayton Hotel, Galway