Fantastic to see four Alumni officially named in the Leinster Rugby Academy for the 2025/26 season. 

July 2025 

Congratulations and Best of luck to Tadhg Brophy, Lee Fitzpatrick, Todd Lawlor, Ciarán Mangan.💪 🔥

 Read about the Alumni and a flavour of their journeys ⬇️ https://www.leinsterrugby.ie/2025/07/28/leinster-rugby-academy-for-2025-26-announced/


Past pupil, Luke Dunleavy (Class 2021) Men's 4- U23 World Rowing Championships, in Poznań, Poland.

July 2025 

🍀👏Congratulations to past pupil Luke Dunleavey (Class 2021), who represented Ireland in the 2025 Men's 4- U23 World Rowing Championships, in Poznań, Poland. 🍀Bronze for Ireland🍀 - The U23 Men’s Four – finished 3rd in their B Final with a time of 06:00.20, coming in behind Italy and China. With little separating the boats at the 1000m mark, the crew held strong in cross-tail conditions and closed out a competitive race with a solid result.

2025 Outstanding Student Contribution Award (OSCA) - Awarded by Newbridge College Union

July 2025 

Congratulations to Ellen Parker (Class 2025) and Patrick Neary (Class 2025) who received the Outstanding Student Contribution Award (OSCA) – recognised by Newbridge College and awarded by the Past Pupil Union. 

 We were delighted to welcome Ellen and Patrick to the Union Office to present them with their awards. Ellen and Patrick are new members of the past pupil union and are looking forward to getting involved in future events.

Pictured (L to R) – Morgan O’Callaghan, PPU President, Patrick Neary (Class 2025) , Ellen Parker (Class 2025), Principal /PPU Committee Pat O'Brien 

2025 Alumni Golf Classic Palmerstown Golf Club

July 2025 

Alumni of Newbridge College came together at Palmerstown Golf Club on Thursday 10th July, for a fantastic day of golf and community at the Newbridge College Alumni and Friends Annual Golf Outing. With Glorious sunny weather on the day, it was perfect for golf enthusiasts! The event kicked off with a warm welcome and check-in at Palmerstown Golf Club with past pupils Dylan and Sophie Morrissey, where participants collected goodie bags and golf cards. The Golf outing included tea/coffee, a two course meal following the round, giving alumni an opportunity to reconnect and reflect on the day's play. Thank you to all the golfers who braved the heat, to our generous sponsors, and Palmerstown Golf Club for once again hosting a fantastic event. We were delighted to be joined by PPU President Morgan O’Callaghan, who was on hand to present prizes to the winners his words of welcome and encouragement to attend future events. 

Congratulations to all our prize winners: 

1st • Mick Murphy • John McGarr • Jim Cusack • Joe Lawless

 2nd • David Gibbons • David Powderly • Brian Jacob • Donagh Craddock 

3rd • Harry Treanor • Dan Liston • Charlie Ross • Ben McGrath

 4th Adam • James McCarney • Jack Kelleher • Peter Murphy • Adam Hanway 

Longest Drive Captain of Palmerstown House Estate Mick Murphy 

Special thanks to our Alumni Golf Committee, and to Michael Morrissey for his dedication and great work with the Golf event. We’re already looking forward to the next one!

𝗡𝗲𝘄𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 €𝟭,𝟱𝟬𝟬 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗿.


Thanks to the generosity of Irish rugby player Sam Prendergast (Class 2021), who kindly donated his Ireland Jersey he wore following his debut in the opening round of the 2025 Six Nations win over England, for the school fundraiser orgainsed by teacher Jayne Lenehan. 

 The jersey was signed by Sam and his brother Cian Prendergast, who is also an Irish rugby player. Newbridge College Union purchased the Jersey for the School by donating €1,500 to the Irish Cancer Society school fundraiser.

 The jersey will be mounted in a frame and displayed for all to see in the School as a piece of memorabilia.🏉

 📷 Newbridge College Union president Morgan O'Callaghan presents Jersey to School Principal Pat O'Brien.


The Newbridge College Careers Expo for 5th Year Students – in conjunction with Newbridge College Union on Friday 09th May 2025.

The Newbridge College Careers Expo for 5th Year Students – in conjunction with Newbridge College Union on Friday 09th May 2025. We are incredibly grateful to the members of our Past Pupil Union who gave up their time to pass on their career advice to the students. 📚 Our past pupils represented a wide range of careers from Business, Finance, Hospitality, Medicine, Nursing, Occupational Speech & Language Therapy, Computing/IT, Science, Physio & Sports Science, Law, Education, Construction, Trade, Engineering,Architecture & Property, Healthcare, Marketing, Arts & Media and more. We are looking forward to next year’s career event already!


2025 Newbridge College Alumni Past Pupil v Current Students

Congratulations to the past pupils team who came out victorious with a 4-2 win against the Newbridge College Students at the Annual past pupil Hockey Match. An enjoyable afternoon was had by all followed by refreshments back at the school, the PPU look forward to welcoming you again next year.

2025 Newbridge College Alumni & Friends Lunch - Keadeen Hotel

 The Newbridge College Union Alumni & Friends Lunch took place recently at the Keadeen Hotel where MC Jon Slattery and President Morgan O’Callaghan welcomed the attendees and Guests. Newbridge College past pupil guest speakers were Jamie Heaslip (Former Irish Rugby Player), Lea Heart( Irish Singer/Songwriter ), and Helen Kearney (Paralympic Equestrian) who discussed their remarkable careers, and life journeys, and talked about their time attending Newbridge College. poster poster Past pupil Raphael Ryan of Newbridge Local History Group was presented with a gift from Newbridge Silverware in recognition of his two books On the Banks of the Liffey – A history of Dominican College, Newbridge. 




Past pupil Sam Prendergast - First Cap for Ireland

Some Special post-match moments for Sam Prendergast and his family following Friday's match and receiving his first cap for Ireland.
Lovely clip to watch by Irish Rugby

Well done Sam!








Newbridge College Union Annual Remembrance Mass

The Annual Remembrance Mass took place recently. We would like to thank everyone for their effort put into this mass, the Dominican order , pupils and teachers from the school, and the past pupil union committee who made this a very special event.
Past Pupil Union president Morgan O' Callaghan spoke of the importance of this mass in the calendar, how it will remain so, and the bond between past and present.
It was great to see a strong attendance with past and present pupils and teachers of all ages. Deceased past pupils and close family members of past pupils and teachers were prayed for.








Newbridge College Union 3rd  Annual Golf Classic Competition - Palmerstown Golf Club 2024

Here are our 2024 Newbridge College Union Golf Classic prize winners.

It was a fantastic day yesterday from the spectacular course ,views, food & amazing staff at Palmerstown.

RESULTS- The winning teams:

Nearest Pin- Coleman Ryan

Longest Drive – David Fitzgerald.

1st Peter Mahon, JJ Mahon, Harry Mahon & David Fitzgerald - Net Score Win 54.7

2nd Michael Morrissey, Jackie Morrissey, Margaret Kellerher, Eileen O'Shaughnessy

3rd Martin O’Mahoney, Kevin Frost, Dave Thompson, John McKechnie

4th Moses Morrissey, Joe O’Grady, John McKillen, Noel O’Shea

'It’s the PPU’s third golf social occasion open to past pupils, family and friends of Newbridge College, very well attended with a larger number of teams than last year, we had a discounted rate for students again this year and great to see students availing of the offer said Michael Morrissey CEO Magnet Medical and Alumni Golf Organiser Committee Member.

On behalf of Newbridge College Union we would like to thank our sponsors for their support : 

Magnet Marketing

Centra Curragh

Johnstown Garden Centre 

Quinns of Baltinglass

Newbridge Business Centre

Viatel Technology Group

Prendergast Leadership

Munster Bottling

ODESSA Leadership

Steves Daybreak

Harty Racing

Tir na nÓg

Scully Water Treatment

Clandela

Product R & D -Jonathan McHale

Home Care Solutions

Some pictures of the winners receiving their prizes from Golf Committee member Michael Morrissey at the Palmerstown Club House last night and some photos of the event.

Thanks to Michael Morrissey and Deirdre Garrett for making this event a fantastic day out.

The Union are looking forward to next year’s golf classic already!







Past pupil, Lauren Reynolds (Class 2019) My Experience in Lourdes, as a student and past pupil.

In 2018 , I travelled with the Newbridge Colleges student group 752 as a fifth year. Not knowing what to expect, I dived into the uplifting, colourful and musical week in Lourdes. A week filled with such love, celebration and joy. I left knowing this wasn’t the end of my travels to Lourdes but little did I know the pandemic was looming ahead.

Fast forward to 2022, I received a message as a past pupil who had travelled to Lourdes, asking to share my experience to inspire the next cohort to travel. I found myself taking a trip down memory lane, reminiscing on photos and videos of my trip during school and knew I had to return. With the help of Jon, I travelled to Lourdes last Easter with a family group as a full carer. I was lucky enough to have three of the Newbridge college students in my group and their energy and fun brought such an incredible atmosphere to the group. It proved to me how important their roles were to the week!

This year I travelled for my third time on the Irish Pilgrimage Trusts 50th trip. However this year was a true full circle moment and truly special, as I got to travel back in my bright pink with the Newbridge College student group. Being able to travel with 752 as a past pupil was an incredible experience. I had once been in their position as a student carer, so felt I could relate to their experiences and help them along their journey. I started university the year these students joined Newbridge College and they are the first cohort to have come after my time! While we started the week as strangers I was so fortunate to get to know them all throughout the week. I watched them grow, gain confidence and saw the impact they made on the guests and their families. I came away so full of pride for the group I had only met a couple days prior!

As I sat by the grotto one night, an overwhelming feeling of gratitude came over me. Had I not been so lucky to be chosen as a fifth year student to partake on this trip back in 2018 I would never have experienced the magic of it. I wouldn’t have found the place that brings out a joy in me so indescribable that isn’t comparable to anywhere else. I wouldn’t have travelled the times following my first trip and as I plan to, for all the years to come. I am forever grateful to have been granted that opportunity all those years ago, and thankful to Newbridge College for keeping the tradition going, allowing more students to experience Lourdes and hopefully inspiring them to return as I have.




Past Pupil Union - DONATE €3,000 to Charity Tiglin

Thank You, to the Newbridge College past pupil community. Following the Business Lunch earlier this year at the Keadeen Hotel, the PPU is delighted to present €3,000 to our chosen Charity Partner, Tiglin.
This donation will go a long way in helping make a positive impact on the lives of those in need.




left to right PPU Committee Member, Aubrey McCarthy (Founder and Chairman of Tiglin), and PPU President Mark Prendergast.


Past pupil POBCAST. The talented students at Newbridge College, launched the POBCAST earlier this year and it's going from strength to strength and is a remarkable addition to the school.

This week’s POBCAST was hosted by student Captain Lucy Hannon.
Lucy interviewed, Mark Prendergast (Union President), Finnian King (Union Committee) past school captain who is currently studying medicine, and past pupil and first female captain Tara Flanagan-Carroll.
The Alumni, take a walk through memory lane, reflecting on their College experiences and discussing how the College shaped their career paths and the life outlook they hold to today. Our Union president, Mark Prendergast talks about his role as Newbridge College Union President and gives an insight into the Union.
We hope you enjoy it.
Listen HERE





Past pupil, Jon Slattery visits Newbridge College 

Past pupil, Jon Slattery (class 1988) recently visited Newbridge College to share his media expertise with the talented POBcast team.
Jon is the Managing Director of Trilogy Media, in Ireland and the UK producing original and narrative-driven productions for the broadcast, online video, and corporate film sectors of the media industry.
A multi-award-winning television presenter and podcaster Jon has worked extensively with main broadcasters such as RTE, TV3, BBC, ITV, Sky Travel, Discovery, and Granada.

Congratulations to past pupil Lucy Byrne (Class 2017) named on the PWC Sport for Business under 30 list for 2024. 

Lucy is the founder of KickStat, a sports technology company developing a fan engagement application for supporters of women’s football.


read here - Sport for Business PwC 30 Under 30 for 2024 - Sport for Business


MBE Recipient and past pupil Elaine Birchall special Guest at Newbridge College Union Breakfast morning - Studio 1 The Silken Thomas.  

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MBE Recipient and Past Pupil Elaine Birchall special guest at Newbridge College Union Breakfast Event
Studio One at The Silken Thomas , Kildare town was the venue for today’s event that proved to be a great success. The event was organised by Newbridge College Union, and generously sponsored by @silkenthomaskildare
The event fittingly took place on @internationalwomensdayofficial , included Guest speaker and MBE recipient Elaine Birchall CEO & Advisor in the FMCG sector globally and interviewed by MC Tara Flanagan.
There was a sensational atmosphere throughout the morning with, so many highly accomplished, and inspirational attendees coming together under one roof. The aim of the event was to raise money for charity partner Teach Tearmainn and Newbridge College Union Benevolent Fund.
Newbridge College Union was delighted with the response and President Mark Prendergast acknowledged everyone who attended and supported.
In particular, we are very appreciative of the support of our sponsor The Silken Thomas, for their fabulous venue, scrumptious breakfast and hospitality today. We would also like to thank our sponsors of gifts for today’s raffle- Ryans Pharmacy, Firecastle , The Silken Thomas, The Dennison Training Academy , ProKulture Organic Kombucha and Mary Kathryn's Deli award-winning eatery.
A huge Thank YOU to everyone who attended today and we can’t wait to see you all back again next year!


On the Banks of the Liffey: A history of Dominican College Newbridge' – 750 pages over two volumes, researched and written by past pupil  RAPHAEL RYAN.


The launch is on Wednesday 20th March Newbridge Silverware at 7pm, with Mickey Quinn, captain of the 1970 Cup winning team.
The books can be purchased from Newbridge Silverware and
Farrell & Nephew bookshop.


2024 Business Lunch.

The 2024 Business Lunch took place in the Keadeen Hotel, yesterday Friday, January 26th and the event was very well received by those who attended.
The welcome address was delivered by MC and Past Pupil Bernard Jackman (Class 1993), and the event was opened by Union President Mark Prendergast, Newbridge College Union who welcomed everyone in attendance, thanked the Union Committee, sponsors, and the guest speakers on the panel whilst highlighting the importance of the event, supporting the Union and keeping the Alumni community together.
During the lunch, Bernard Jackman interviewed past pupil James Tracy (Class 2010), former Ireland and Leinster player. His second interview was with Sonia Deasy (Class 1993) CEO of Pestle & Mortar. All three past pupils on the Q&A Panel were presented with a Distinguished Alumni Award within their field.
In closing of the event, Mark Prendergast thanked the management and staff at the Keadeen Hotel and the Union committee for making the event such a success.
The proceeds from the event will go to the Union Benevolent Fund and a donation to the Union’s chosen charity Tiglin.
Thank you to all our sponsors, especially Newbridge Silverware, The Silken Thomas and
The Curragh Race Course.


Something Stirred in London Town- The recent Newbridge College UK Alumni Gathering..

Spanning four decades, the Newbridge College clan-based in Britain gathered for its inaugural meeting on Thursday 26 October. A great night was had by all, as it rekindled lots of relationships and forged some new ones. The meeting point was in a West End Pub and it was easy to sense that Newbridge Esprit de Corps emerge as almost 30 past pupils from the 1977 class to the 2018 class quickly filled the room with chat and laughter, says Chris Kane (class 1977).

As my classmate and the Union's Alumni ambassador in Chief Larry Kelly said” this is all about forging better links with the school”. For those of us Alumni based in the UK our aim is to build a strong network across Britain that can provide advice, contacts and encouragement to those past pupils who choose to move over here. It is also about being able to leverage our network for the benefit of fellow past pupils who could do with our support.

This event would not have been a great success without the help of Conor Doyle (Class 2014) also based in the UK, his networking skills made all the difference.

Chris emphasised, looking to the future for the UK Alumni we do need more help. So, those of you who offered support on the night or Alumni who would like to get involved , please connect as we plan for 2024.

On reflection, I’m delighted with the huge level of enthusiasm for creating a Newbridge network across the UK and as fellow Alumni Larry said; “ in 20 years time they will look back at this event and see it was the start of something special"

A special thank you to the UK based organisers Chris Kane (class 1988) & Conor Doyle (Class 2014) for your outstanding efforts in making the UK event a triumph.

Alumni , as we continue to build out such a great UK community, we ask that you share with Alumni you know who are living or working in the UK, they can Connect with other Newbridge College Alumni - via the UK Alumni Group and keep updated with events.

https://newbridge-collegeppumembers.org/

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Past pupil Aubrey McCarthy - Class 1988  honoured at the recent Trinity College Alumni Awards which took place on October 19, 2023.

Past pupil Aubrey McCarthy (class of 88) honoured at the recent Trinity College Alumni Awards which took place on October 19, 2023.

The awards highlight Trinity College Alumni's profound impacts on local, national and global scales.

Pnchestown native Aubrey works full-time running two small businesses and is the Founder of Tiglin set up in 2008. Aubrey has provided his contribution to bettering society namely in housing & education and social enterprise was presented the award from Linda Doyle (Provost & President), Trinity College Dublin.

Past pupil Richard McCormick - Class 1963 

A veterinary surgeon who specializes in horses, Dr. Richard McCormick's practice is based in Dunboyne Co. Meath. Richard has been involved in the equine world in one way or another his father, was the legendary thoroughbred trainer in the UK & Ireland Dick McCormick.

Richard, was born in Clonbarron and worked in America as a vet for a time before returning to Ireland to train horses full-time from 1970 to 1982. His most successful horse was a filly, Willy Willy. In October 1974 Willy Willy won the Doncaster Stakes with Lester Piggott.

In time, Richard returned to his successful veterinary career basing himself once more in America where he was employed, from 1982 to 1987 by German industrialist Dr Herber Schnapka as vice-president and general manager of Clermont Farms, Germanstown, New York.

Richard, is also director of Belmont Equine Products, while running his veterinary practice in Co Meath he started Belmont Equine Products developing patented equine dietary supplements to maximize equine health and performance.  Belmont Equine offers products supporting animals through balanced and optimal nutrition and has expanded their product range for human consumption Belmont Health Foods.

For more details visit -

https://www.belmontequineproducts.com/

https://www.roastedflaxseed.com/

Thanks to the generosity of Irish rugby player Sam Prendergast (Class 2021), who kindly donated his Ireland Jersey he wore following his debut in the opening round of the 2025 Six Nations win over England, for the school fundraiser orgainsed by teacher Jayne Lenehan. The jersey was signed by Sam and his brother Cian Prendergast, who is also an Irish rugby player. Newbridge College Union purchased the Jersey for the School by donating €1,500 to the Irish Cancer Society school fundraiser. The jersey will be mounted in a frame and displayed for all to see in the School as a piece of memorabilia.🏉 📷 Newbridge College Union president Morgan O'Callaghan presents Jersey to School Principal Pat O'Brien.

Newbridge College - (Class 2023) Graduation Night & Newest Alumni Members of the PPU.

The Newbridge College (Class of 2023) looked amazing and elegant at their Graduation Debs Ball, which took place in Dunboyne Castle last night ..
The glamour brigade was certainly out in full force as our newest Alumni enjoyed their ‘Debs’ night..