Since its foundation, the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary has been involved in education. In Ireland, there are over 20 schools under the trusteeship of the Loreto Education Trust. Of these, 16 are voluntary Secondary Schools, 5 are Primary/Junior schools and 2 in Northern Ireland are Voluntary Grammar Schools. The Education Trust appoints the Board of Management to manage the school on its behalf.
The members come from the following constituencies:
Loreto Educational Trust: 4 nominees
Parents: 2 nominees
Teachers: 2 nominees
The Loreto Education Trust appoints the Chairperson of the Board from among the nominees. The Principal acts as Secretary to the Board.
Board of Management Members 2023-2026
Chairperson: Dr. Eilis Humpreys
Secretary: Mr Robert Dunne
Members:
Ms Geraldine Bracken
Ms Mary Pat McAlarey
Ms Louise Segrave-Daly
Mr Jim Wade
Ms Aisling Green
Mr Conor Murray
Ms Lorraine Dwyer
In-School Management
The in-school management team is responsible for the day-to-day running of the school.
Principal: Mr Robert Dunne
Deputy Principals: Ms. Marie Breen (on leave), Ms Gráinne Byrne, Mr Will Flanagan (Acting)
Guidance Counsellors: Ms Dara Shortt & Ms Orla Brophy
Bursar: Mrs Sarah Collis
Assistant Bursar: Mrs Maria Roberts
Admissions Secretary: Ms Annemarie Dillon
Chaplain: Sr Mary Delahunty IBVM
Anti-Bullying Hotline for Students: confidential@loretoabbeydalkey.ie
Child Safeguarding:
Designated Liaison Person: Mr Robert Dunne
Deputy Designated Liaison Person: Ms Gráinne Byrne
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