Meet the team

These are the people your child will spend their days with. With one class in each year, they get to know every family well.

Principal and Designated Liaison Person (DLP)

Ms Kathy Lundy

Kathy has been part of St Brendan's for 24 years, eight of them as Deputy Principal and became Principal in 2026. She knows the school, the village and most of its families inside out. Her focus is a happy, safe school where every child is known, one that welcomes new families as warmly as it looks after the ones already here. Kathy is also the school's Designated Liaison Person (DLP) for child safeguarding.

What I love about St Brendan’sEvery child here is known by every adult in the building.

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Read Kathy’s welcome

From Junior Infants to Sixth Class

Our class teachers

One teacher for each class, from the first morning of Junior Infants to the last day of Sixth.

Junior and Senior Infants

Ms Aoife Creamer

Ms Creamer is teaching Junior and Senior Infants this year. She leads our Green Schools Committee and is passionate about caring for our environment. This year, together with Ms Cunnane, she has started a wonderful Gardening Club. The children are working hard to keep our school grounds looking beautiful. They're also learning all about the trees, plants and wildlife around them, including the creatures that visit our very own wildlife pond!

First Class

Ms Emer Rooney

Ms Rooney is teaching 1st class this year. She also runs our Art and Doodle Club on Thursdays. The club gives children a calm, peaceful space away from the hustle and bustle of the yard. There they can relax and express themselves through drawing, colour and the visual arts.

Second Class

Ms Roisin Sheehan

Ms Sheehan is teaching 2nd class this year. She is also running our after-school club, a pilot this year. The club is a safe, fun and friendly place for children to finish off their school day. We're lucky to have her energy and care both in the classroom and after the bell rings.

Third Class

Mr Ross McAuley

Mr McAuley is our 3rd class teacher this year. He is also our resident social media guru and looks after the school's Facebook and Instagram pages, so he's the one keeping everyone up to date! He trains and coaches our boys' GAA team on Fridays. He also teaches ukulele after school on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Fourth Class and Deputy DLP

Ms Carole Doyle

Ms Doyle is our 4th class teacher this year. She organises our Student Council, who meet regularly to share ideas and help bring about real change in our school. At St Brendan's, we believe student voice is very important and the council makes sure the children's views are heard. Ms Doyle has also started a fantastic new Run 4 Fun Club with Ms Rennicks, which runs during school time.

Fifth Class

Ms Alison O'Farrell

Ms O'Farrell is teaching 5th class this year. She is also getting involved with our school choir this year, working alongside Ms Byrne and Ms Halpin. We can't wait to hear what they produce together!

Sixth Class

Ms Laura Brennan

Ms Brennan is our 6th class teacher this year. She is helping our oldest pupils make the most of their final year at St Brendan's.

Support for every child

Our special education team

Four special education teachers and five special needs assistants support our 174 pupils. They work with children one to one and in small groups, alongside class teachers and parents. They also help children through the big moves into school and on to secondary. Read how we support every child.

Special education teacher

Ms Emma Byrne

Ms Byrne is one of our Special Education Teachers this year. Along with Ms Halpin and Ms O'Farrell, she runs our school choir. The choir gives children the chance to sing together, grow in confidence and share their talents at school events throughout the year.

Special education teacher

Mr Rory Keary

Mr Keary is working in our SEN department this year. He manages the amazing Rockshinny School Band, who rehearse after school on Mondays and Tuesdays. He also runs our Chess Club every Friday at lunchtime. In Chess Club, children can learn the game, sharpen their thinking and enjoy some friendly competition.

Special education teacher

Ms Sinead Cunnane

Ms Cunnane is one of our Special Education Teachers this year. Together with Ms Creamer, she has started our new Gardening Club. The children are getting stuck in, helping to look after our grounds and the wildlife pond. They're learning about the plants, trees and creatures that share our school with us.

Special education teacher

Mr Johnny Tyndall

Mr Tyndall will be returning to us later in the school year, when he'll be joining our SEN team. We're looking forward to welcoming him back to St Brendan's!

Special education teacher

Ms Erin Etherson

Ms Etherson is joining our SEN team as a substitute teacher until March 2027, covering for Mr Tyndall. She works with children one to one and in small groups, helping each of them grow in confidence and get the most out of every school day. We're delighted to welcome her to St Brendan's!

Special needs assistants, the office and our caretaker

Special needs assistant

Ms Cindy Halpin

Ms Halpin is working with Junior and Senior Infants and with 5th class this year. Along with Ms Deering, she runs our Buddy Club on Mondays and Wednesdays. She also runs our school choir with Ms Byrne and Ms O'Farrell. She's a very busy and much-loved member of our team!

Special needs assistant

Ms Aileen Brogan

Ms Brogan is working in 4th and 5th class this year. She supports the children in both classes throughout the school day, helping them to settle, learn and get the most out of their time at school.

Special needs assistant

Ms Emma Deering

Ms Deering is working in 1st class this year. Together with Ms Halpin, she runs our Buddy Club on Mondays and Wednesdays. Buddy Club helps children make new friends, learn to play games together and practise skills like taking turns and sharing. It's a friendly, welcoming space where everyone has someone to play with.

Special needs assistant

Ms Rachel Rennicks

Ms Rennicks is working in 2nd class this year. She supports the children with brain breaks and movement breaks, helping them to stay regulated, focused and ready to learn. She coaches and manages our girls' GAA team along with Ms Halpin. She also runs our Run 4 Fun Club with Ms Doyle, where children train early on Thursday mornings.

Special needs assistant

Ms Casey Matthews

Ms Matthews is new to our St Brendan's family this year and we're delighted to have her as part of our team. She is working in 1st class. We hope she has a wonderful first year with us!

Ms Sarah Forde

School secretary

Sarah is the first voice you hear when you ring the school and the person who keeps everything running. If you are not sure who to ask, ask Sarah.

Mr Pat Monks

Caretaker

Pat is our new caretaker. He looks after the building and the grounds so they are safe, tidy and ready for the children every day.

Board of Management

The Board is responsible for the running of the school on behalf of the patron and meets through the school year.

Ms Noleen MurrayChairperson
Ms Kathy LundyPrincipal
Ms Frieda McGuinnessBishop's Nominee
Ms Carole DoyleTeachers' Representative
Mr Patrick KeatingCommunity Representative
Ms Caroline CohenCommunity Representative
Ms Shuan CareyParents' Representative
Mr Robert KellyBoard member

Come and meet us

We are always glad to show families around. You will meet the principal and the infant teachers, along with our special needs assistants, our special education teachers and the school secretary.

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