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#NAPD is the Professional Association for post primary Principals & Deputy Principals in the Republic of Ireland #leadership info@napd.ie
Over 500 post- primary Principals and Deputy Principals across all sectors have already registered for NAPD Conference 2025!!

✅️✅️Limited Places so don't miss out!

When?🔜 October 15th to 17th
Where? ❓️ Galmont, Galway
How? www.napd.ie/conference-2...
September 1, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Our final regional meitheal takes places in Carlow, Region 4 had brilliant speakers lined up for today and tomorrow, updates from Paul & Rachel, huge thanks to Elaine, Niamh, Maura & to the school leaders that joined us for a most enjoyable evening! Ar Aghaidh le Chéile #members
June 19, 2025 at 10:46 PM
NAPD is delighted to announce that Anthony Reynolds has been recommended as incoming Vice President of NAPD. Anthony is a Deputy Principal Presentation Kilkenny. He has served as Region 5 Secretary and Region 5 representative to the National Executive. @CeistTrust Comhgairdeas!
June 10, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Today #NAPD & #UL hosted a day for School Leaders reflecting on Leading Culture,so many takeaways, insights & reminders! Huge thanks to Niamh, Patricia and Niekie from UL for their time & wisdom & of course to our members for taking time to reflect, share & support each other!
May 9, 2025 at 4:57 PM
A brilliant Region 8 meeting took place yesterday, with input from @patriciamannixm and Director Paul Crone, huge thanks to Lucia, Ciara, Jean-Marie and regional committee for their work on behalf of our members!! Congrats to Sarah Jane for winning overnight @Knightsbrook1 !
May 7, 2025 at 9:16 PM
We were delighted to meet @HMcEntee @Education_Ire @LeinsterHouse today, we discussed lots of topics on behalf of our members including Admin Support, Senior Cycle Reform, supporting Attendance in our schools, TY and other important topics #Members #support
May 7, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Registration for the NAPD Conference 2025 will open this Friday at 11am.

The link for registration will be sent out in the NAPD Friday update.

Conference Accommodation will also open on Friday, 11am.

Friday’s update will include all hotel information.
May 2, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Very interesting to hear from Brendan Moore from "Train Me Hire Me" providing Skilled Operative Training in the construction industry! Love their motto...#GUTU - Get Up Turn Up! Region 7 online meeting #Members #supports
April 30, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Region 7 meeting up and running, David @ArkHQ taking members through what to expect during an unannounced Health & Safety Inspection #members #support
April 30, 2025 at 9:08 AM
We've been shortlist for three awards this year for the National Association and Institute Awards 2025! Our 3 categories are; Member Communications & Enagagement, Best Event and Best Publication! We will continue to work hard for and advocate for our members!!
April 17, 2025 at 8:24 PM
A huge thanks to Region 1 for organising a brilliant Meitheal here @farnhamestate for over 50 school leaders across all 3 sectors, great, insightful input from Edel Jordan from "push to pause" the importance of putting your own health FIRST!
April 3, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Today we welcomed @lawlessj of @DeptofFHed to our NAPD @FETColleges_IE Conference, Director Paul Crone outlined the challenges & opportunities within the FET sector and reiterated NAPDs committment to collaboration on behalf of our members @SOLASFET
April 2, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Lots of updates, insights and exciting FET plans outlined by @andrewbrownlee7 of @SOLASFET at @FETColleges_IE Annual Conference @DeptofFHed
April 2, 2025 at 9:43 AM
"Sparks come from places darkest"... to feel part of something bigger and my own needs were met... really excellent insights from Sean McGreal @agriculture_ie @MayoCollegeFET the voice of the FET Learner @SOLASFET @DeptofFHed
April 1, 2025 at 4:45 PM
The final session this evening hosted by Dr. Jean Fitzgerald @CDETBAdultEd "FET has the ability to pivot and respond and offers REAL potential to students" @SOLASFET @DeptofFHed #particpatory #agentic @LouthMeathETB @agriculture_ie
April 1, 2025 at 4:20 PM
President Emeritus @MaynoothUni @MU_Education Tom Collins @NAPD_IE @FETColleges_IE annual conference FET - First Choice for Learners, great insight into changing social contracts and collectivism, @SOLASFET @DeptofFHed
April 1, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Really powerful listening to Sean McGreal, @agriculture_ie describing his FET journey "it had instilled sth in me that i didnt think i had at the time" #IMPACT #belief #confidence #itsyourjourney @SOLASFET @DeptofFHed @FETColleges_IE
April 1, 2025 at 3:44 PM
@aontas CEO Dearbháil Lawless is our first speaker at our @FETColleges_IE National Conference, 1 in 10 people in Ireland are engaged in FET.... a key pillar in Irish society #IMPACT @SOLASFET @DeptofFHed
April 1, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Excited to be at the opening of our annual NAPD FETCI Conference 2025 at Knightsbrook Hotel, in association with SOLAS - Our theme: FET - First choice for Learners Looking forward to welcoming Minister Lawless tomorrow, Ar aghaidh le chéile! @SOLASFET @DeptofFHed @FETColleges_IE
April 1, 2025 at 1:51 PM
An excellent stakeholder collaborative forum hosted by #oideleadership today in Athlone, brilliant input by Dr. Keith Young looking at AI and education, really important conversations. Comhgairdeas to the Oide Leadership team 👏👏 #demystifyingAI Lots of food for thought!
March 26, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Rory O'Sullivan, one of our team of Regional ambassadors visited Ballyfermot CFE and met Cecilia Munro (P) and DPs Dr Denis Murray and Ken Rea. An amazing centre of innovation & creativity dedicated to 100's of learners! @cdetbcdu @CDETBAdultEd
March 14, 2025 at 4:57 PM
The inaugural Region 9 Meitheal was a brilliantly organised event where School Leaders reflected, collaborated, broke bread together and laughed! Paul Dicker sent us on our way with an uplifting, energetic & very practical workshop on Time mgt! #members #support @NAPDR9
March 7, 2025 at 5:32 PM
#SnaG25 - Is fearr Gaeilge briste, ná Béarla cliste
March 5, 2025 at 6:43 PM
#SnaG25 - Mol an Óige agus Tiocfaidh sí
March 4, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Huge thanks to Region 4 committee, Maura, Niamh, Elaine, Joe and Gerard for organising an excellent breakfast meeting this morning! Special thanks for @chocolategarden for sponsoring a fab hamper & congrats to Noel the lucky winner!!! #members #support @ncseirl
March 3, 2025 at 2:45 PM