Birr man appointed principal of home town school

The Board of Management of St Brendan's Community School has announced the appointment of Mr John Kennedy, as Principal in succession to Mrs Ming Loughnane. Mr Kennedy's appointment will come into effect from September 1 next.

A native of Birr, Mr. Kennedy is currently a Deputy Principal in St Brendan's.

He is the first past pupil of St Brendan's, to be appointed as Principal of the school. The school community wishes Mr Kennedy every success in his forthcoming role.