People
Fine Gael TD Joe McHugh taught the girls before becoming a politician.
The former headmaster Noel Ferry was the first male and the first lay principal of the school since it opened over 150 years ago. This fondness for the laity has since spread to Saint Eunan's College, which appointed Christopher Darby as its first lay president in 2009. Susan Kenny is the current principal.
- Management structure
The school is under the control of a Board of Management. Loreto Trustees are designated the legal owners, but they devolve most of their powers to the Board. Representatives are elected by the Loreto Order, by parents and by teachers, and serve for a three-year period. The Board ensures that the school retains the Loreto ethos, maintaining the high standards demanded by the Loreto Order.
- Parents' Association
The Parents' Association supports the school in fund raising activities, environmental issues, sporting activities, supervision of study and in other needs that may arise from time to time. Each year new members are invited to join the Association. The A.G.M. ratifies membership.
- Prefects/Student Leadership Team
This is a team of Leaving Certificate students who are nominated by the staff and their classmates. Following interviews, a Head Girl and Deputy Head Girl are appointed from this group. The prefect team assist staff and management with the smooth running of the school. Membership of this team is both a privilege and a responsibility.
- Student Council
This is a group of students elected to represent their fellow students. The aim of the Student Council is to act as a representative body which liaises with other students, staff, Board of Management and Parents' Association.
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