Board of Management

Rathbarry National School

Rathbarry National School is managed by a Board of Management. Our Board is comprised of 8 people representing the Patron, parents, the staff and the wider community.

Two members were appointed by the Patron. Two parents’ representatives, the mother of a current pupil and the father of a current pupil are nominated and elected by the votes of parents who have children attending the school when the elections are held.

The teaching staff elects one of their members as representatives and the principal is automatically a member of the Board. The remaining two member are co-opted by the other six and are representatives from the wider community.

Boards of Managements of primary schools are appointed for a four-year term. The term of office for new boards of managements is from December 1st, 2023 to November 30th, 2027.

The Board manages the school on behalf of the Patron and is accountable to the Patron and the Minister. The principal is responsible for the day-to-day management of the school, including guidance and direction of the teachers and other staff in the school.

The Members of the Board of Management 2023-2027 are:

Michael Crowley - Chairperson & Patron Representative

Kathleen Harrington - Patron Representative

Lisa Brinkmann - Parent Nominee (Mother)

Tommy O’ Riordan - Parent Nominee (Father)

Rosemarie Lahiff - Community Representative

Betty Kenneally - Treasurer & Community Representative

Aoife Hourihane - Staff Representative

Catherine Foley - Principal