New principal appointed to Oaklands Community College in Edenderry

Oaklands Community College in Edenderry will have a new school principal when the 2025/26 academic year commences, Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board (LOETB) announcing the appointment of Mr Seamus Mohan to the role.

Seamus joins LOETB from Longford and Westmeath Education and Training Board (LWETB) where he served as principal of Mullingar Community College for the last six years.

"LOETB warmly welcomes Seamus and in particular wish him every success in his new role at Oaklands Community College. His leadership, vision, and commitment to excellence will be invaluable as we continue to grow and develop in the coming years," the LOETB statement read.

In congratulating Seamus on his new appointment, LOETB's Director of Schools, Linda Tynan said Seamus joins a thriving school with a dedicated, passionate staff, and students who consistently demonstrate academic excellence, equality, care, and a strong sense of community.

"This appointment comes at a particularly exciting time for Oaklands Community College as preparations are now underway for the development of the new state-of-the-art school building. The entire school community looks forward to the completion of this transformative project in the coming years," Ms Tynan said.

Joe Cunningham, Chief Executive at LOETB, congratulated Seamus on his new appointment.

"We are very pleased to welcome Seamus to his new role as principal at Oaklands Community College. He brings a wealth of experience in school leadership and a strong track record of working collaboratively with senior management teams.

"The current deputy principal's, Ms Mairead O' Shea and Mr Liam Quinn, with the entire staff, represent a highly dedicated team who have consistently built on the school's strong foundations in Edenderry and surrounding areas. I wish Seamus, the entire staff and students well as they embark on the journey ahead," Mr Cunningham added.

Mr Seamus Mohan will take up his new role as principal on Monday, September 1.

Oaklands Community College is one of nine schools under the patronage of LOETB, the largest education and training provider in Laois and Offaly.