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.
Chairperson: Dr. Eilis Humpreys
Secretary: Mr Robert Dunne
Members:
Ms Geraldine Bracken
Ms Roisin Conlon
Ms Marie Lonergan
Ms Anne-Marie Connor
Ms Karen Geraghty
Mr Jim Wade
Ms Lorraine Dwyer
The in-school management team is responsible for the day-to-day running of the school.
Principal: Mr Robert Dunne
Deputy Principals: Mr Will Flanagan
Guidance Counsellors: Ms Dara Shortt & Ms Orla Brophy
Bursar: Ms Anne Louise O’Donnovan
Assistant Bursar: Mrs Maria Roberts
Admissions Secretary: Ms Annemarie Dillon
Chaplain: Sr Mary Delahunty IBVM
Pastoral Assistant: Mrs Caroline Lundy
Anti-Bullying Hotline for Students: confidential@loretoabbeydalkey.ie
Child Safeguarding:
Designated Liaison Person: Mr Robert Dunne
Deputy Designated Liaison Person: Mr Will Flanagan
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Report of the Board of Management
Agreed Report of BOM 27-08-2026
Agreed Report Of BOM 22-06-2026
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